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Move to Help Scout’s customer-first platform to deliver more personal, human support at scale. We migrate all conversations, mailboxes, and workflows so your team can start serving better, instantly.

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CUSTOM MIGRATION

Supported Platforms for Help Scout Migration

We support migrations from all major platforms to Help Scout, ensuring a smooth transition with no data loss.

Ada

Seamless Ada to Help Scout migration — all records moved with accuracy and care.

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Desk365

Seamless Desk365 to Help Scout migration — all records moved with accuracy and care.

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Deskpro

Seamless Deskpro to Help Scout migration — all records moved with accuracy and care.

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Dixa

Seamless Dixa to Help Scout migration — all records moved with accuracy and care.

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eDesk

Seamless eDesk to Help Scout migration — all records moved with accuracy and care.

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Enchant

Seamless Enchant to Help Scout migration — all records moved with accuracy and care.

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Freshchat

Seamless Freshchat to Help Scout migration — all records moved with accuracy and care.

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Freshdesk

Seamless Freshdesk to Help Scout migration — all records moved with accuracy and care.

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Front

Seamless Front to Help Scout migration — all records moved with accuracy and care.

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FuseDesk

Seamless FuseDesk to Help Scout migration — all records moved with accuracy and care.

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Gladly

Seamless Gladly to Help Scout migration — all records moved with accuracy and care.

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Groove

Seamless Groove to Help Scout migration — all records moved with accuracy and care.

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Happyfox

Seamless Happyfox to Help Scout migration — all records moved with accuracy and care.

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Helpshift

Seamless Helpshift to Help Scout migration — all records moved with accuracy and care.

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Intercom

Seamless Intercom to Help Scout migration — all records moved with accuracy and care.

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Jira Service Management

Seamless Jira Service Management to Help Scout migration — all records moved with accuracy and care.

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Kayako

Seamless Kayako to Help Scout migration — all records moved with accuracy and care.

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Kustomer

Seamless Kustomer to Help Scout migration — all records moved with accuracy and care.

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LiveAgent

Seamless LiveAgent to Help Scout migration — all records moved with accuracy and care.

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LiveChat

Seamless LiveChat to Help Scout migration — all records moved with accuracy and care.

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Missive

Seamless Missive to Help Scout migration — all records moved with accuracy and care.

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Plain

Seamless Plain to Help Scout migration — all records moved with accuracy and care.

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Podium

Seamless Podium to Help Scout migration — all records moved with accuracy and care.

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Puzzel Case Management

Seamless Puzzel Case Management to Help Scout migration — all records moved with accuracy and care.

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Re:amaze

Seamless Re:amaze to Help Scout migration — all records moved with accuracy and care.

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Richpanel

Seamless Richpanel to Help Scout migration — all records moved with accuracy and care.

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SolarWinds Service Desk

Seamless SolarWinds Service Desk to Help Scout migration — all records moved with accuracy and care.

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SurveySparrow Ticket Management

Seamless SurveySparrow Ticket Management to Help Scout migration — all records moved with accuracy and care.

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tawk.to

Seamless tawk.to to Help Scout migration — all records moved with accuracy and care.

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Thena

Seamless Thena to Help Scout migration — all records moved with accuracy and care.

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Tidio

Seamless Tidio to Help Scout migration — all records moved with accuracy and care.

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Trengo

Seamless Trengo to Help Scout migration — all records moved with accuracy and care.

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Unthread

Seamless Unthread to Help Scout migration — all records moved with accuracy and care.

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Zammad

Seamless Zammad to Help Scout migration — all records moved with accuracy and care.

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Zendesk

Seamless Zendesk to Help Scout migration — all records moved with accuracy and care.

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Zoho Desk

Seamless Zoho Desk to Help Scout migration — all records moved with accuracy and care.

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Salesforce Service Cloud

Seamless Salesforce Service Cloud to Help Scout migration — all records moved with accuracy and care.

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HubSpot Service Hub

Seamless HubSpot Service Hub to Help Scout migration — all records moved with accuracy and care.

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Gmail

Seamless Gmail to Help Scout migration — all records moved with accuracy and care.

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Outlook

Seamless Outlook to Help Scout migration — all records moved with accuracy and care.

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CSV

Seamless CSV to Help Scout migration — all records moved with accuracy and care.

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JSON

Seamless JSON to Help Scout migration — all records moved with accuracy and care.

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Google Sheets

Seamless Google Sheets to Help Scout migration — all records moved with accuracy and care.

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Microsoft Excel

Seamless Microsoft Excel to Help Scout migration — all records moved with accuracy and care.

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Help Scout

Seamless Help Scout to Help Scout migration — all records moved with accuracy and care.

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Freshservice

Seamless Freshservice to Help Scout migration — all records moved with accuracy and care.

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Crisp

Seamless Crisp to Help Scout migration — all records moved with accuracy and care.

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Pylon

Seamless Pylon to Help Scout migration — all records moved with accuracy and care.

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ZERO DOWNTIME

Your timeline. Our engineers.

A dedicated engineer runs your migration, planned around your schedule and your data.

No babysitting a wizard. Avoid debugging errors yourself.

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Speed

The migration timeline depends on both our turnaround time and yours.

We can complete a migration in under a day when the accounts are connected and the sample migration is approved promptly.

Background Sync

We also support migrating the newest records first, so you can go live faster while the rest of the data is synced in the background.

Data Volume Impact

Larger data volumes may require longer migration windows.

Continuous Operation

Weekend migrations minimize disruption to your customer service operations.

MIGRATION TIMELINE

Your Help Scout migration, step by step

See how long your migration will take from start to finish. Drag the slider to estimate based on your data volume.

How many records are you migrating?

<10K 50K 100K 250K 500K 1M 2M 5M 10M+
Checklist ~3 days
Sample 1 day
Review ~2 days
Full 2 days
Delta 1 day
Your team ClonePartner

Estimated total

~9 business days

1

Migration Checklist

1 day · ClonePartner ~2 days · Your team

We prepare the optimal data mapping as a shareable spreadsheet. Your team reviews, approves, and adds any customizations.

2

Sample Migration

1 day · ClonePartner

We run a test migration with a representative sample of your data to verify mapping accuracy and identify any potential issues before the full run.

3

Review & Approve

~2 days · Your team

Your team reviews the sample migration results, confirms data accuracy and mapping, and gives the go-ahead for the full migration.

4

Full Migration

2 days · ClonePartner

We execute the complete migration of all your data to your new Helpdesk, with real-time progress tracking and comprehensive logging.

5

Delta Migration

1 day · ClonePartner

We capture and transfer any new data that was added or updated during the main migration to ensure no data is lost. This final sync keeps everything current.

Timeline is an estimate. Actual duration depends on API rate limits, data complexity, and your team's availability.

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Why Migrate to Help Scout?

As your SaaS business grows, your support system can quickly become overwhelmed. What started as personal conversations can turn into a faceless queue of ticket numbers, leaving both your customers and your support team frustrated. When it comes to customer support, Help Scout is a solution we recommend time and again. Here are five simple reasons why teams love it.

It Focuses on Conversations, Not Tickets

Help Scout fundamentally changes the dynamic of customer support. It replaces the cold, impersonal "ticket" system with warm, human "conversations". The platform is designed like a simple email inbox, encouraging your team to communicate naturally and build genuine rapport. This human-first approach makes customers feel valued, not like just another number in a queue.

Help Scout’s overall user interface and navigation is extremely straightforward — it’s clear what needs to be taken care of. Compared to other products, the end-user customer experience is also pleasant.

Mike G. Head of Customer Success
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Customers Can Help Themselves with a Knowledge Base

Many customers prefer finding answers on their own. Help Scout's Docs feature lets you create a beautiful, easy-to-use knowledge base in minutes. By providing 24/7 access to FAQs and how-to guides, you empower your customers and significantly reduce the number of incoming support requests, freeing up your team to handle more complex issues.

A Shared Inbox Built for True Teamwork

Say goodbye to crossed wires and clunky internal communication. Help Scout's shared inbox is a powerhouse of collaboration. Features like internal private notes allow your team to discuss complex issues right within the conversation thread. Plus, its "Collision Detection" feature shows you in real-time if a teammate is already viewing or replying, preventing embarrassing duplicate responses.

It's Incredibly Easy to Use and Adopt

Unlike complex, bloated helpdesk software, Help Scout is clean, intuitive, and easy to learn. Its simplicity means your team can get up and running in hours, not weeks, with minimal training required. A platform that your team genuinely enjoys using leads to higher productivity, better morale, and ultimately, a superior customer experience.

Some customer support communication tools/software have a lot of features that we rarely use in our day to day job... which can be too overwhelming for new users. But Help Scout is not one of these tools. It’s just very easy to the eyes and not too overwhelming.

Stephanie Amor P. Customer Support Specialist
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Switching your Helpdesk feels daunting. We get it.

Migrating your Helpdesk isn't just about moving data — it's about protecting your customer relationships.

01  /  Common concerns

Most teams delay the move because they fear…

Losing Customer history
With ClonePartner Preserved Every ticket, note & attachment migrated with 100% fidelity.
Breaking Workflows
With ClonePartner Intact Triggers, tags & automations re-created exactly.
Painful Downtime
With ClonePartner Eliminated Zero agent downtime during cut-over.
Breaking Integrations
With ClonePartner Maintained Every app & integration reconnected seamlessly.
Surprise Costs & Gaps
With ClonePartner Foreseen We audit your data and flag every edge case before migration begins.

And honestly — they're right to worry. Automated tools may promise "1-click migration," but when things go wrong, it's your business that pays the price.

02  /  Cost of waiting

But putting it off comes with an even higher cost.

Agent Productivity Drops
With ClonePartner Sustained Agents stay in flow throughout the migration.
Support Quality Declines
With ClonePartner Protected CSAT stays high — no gap in coverage.
Hidden Costs Stack Up
With ClonePartner Transparent Flat, all-inclusive pricing agreed up front.
Automation Opportunities Vanish
With ClonePartner Unlocked New automations ready on day one.
Data Debt Piles Up
With ClonePartner Resolved Schema cleaned & verified in-flight.

Delaying doesn't just pause progress — it quietly erodes your customer experience and operational efficiency.

That's why ClonePartner exists.

We built our migration service for teams who can't afford to gamble with critical data or delay progress. Every migration is handled by real engineers who design, test, and validate your move — so you can switch systems without losing a single ticket, attachment, or workflow.

What does an Engineer-led migration mean anyway?

Speed & Accuracy: Our Blended Method

We blend automation (smart scripts, bulk APIs) with human expertise for speed without risk. Our engineers manually check every mapping, validation, and exception.

You get:

  1. Speed of automation for bulk record migration
  2. Precision of engineers verifying integrity and business logic
  3. Pilot migrations and sandbox testing to catch issues early
  4. Real-time validation reports and rollback readiness
Result: 50x faster migrations than manual imports — with near-zero error rates.

Handling the Tricky Tech and API Details

Every helpdesk API is different, which is where our engineers shine. We build custom logic to handle the data quirks where generic tools typically break.

We handcraft API logic for:

  1. Field mapping and transformation
  2. Pagination, rate-limit handling, and throttling
  3. Preserving conversation threads, attachments, and internal notes
  4. Syncing custom fields, SLAs, and macros without breaking structure
Our scripts: Natively retry failed calls, re-queue large attachments, and ensure data parity.

No Guesswork

We don't just promise smooth migrations—we measure and prove them. Every client receives a Migration Validation Report with all metrics.

Typical results across projects:

  1. 100% record-count parity between old and new helpdesk
  2. Zero downtime during staged cutovers
  3. 99.9% attachment integrity (verified via checksum)
  4. Full automation and preservation of all business rules
Our standard: Includes full SLA preservation and 48 hours of engineer-assigned support post go-live.

We Adapt to Your Setup (Not the Other Way Around)

No two helpdesks are the same, with unique automations and data. We customize every migration script to fit your exact workflow, tags, and triggers.

Our engineers adapt for:

  1. Custom fields, ticket forms, and workflows
  2. Multi-brand or multi-language setups
  3. Historical imports and partial (date-based) migrations
  4. Integration re-mapping for CRMs, chat, or feedback tools
The promise: If your data doesn't fit a standard template, we build one just for you.

Pros and cons of different migration options

Choosing the right approach is key because migrating your helpdesk isn't just about moving data – it's about protecting customer relationships.

Feature / Criteria ClonePartner Automated Tools CSV Import In-house migration
Custom Scripting for complex data ✓ Engineers build & maintain ✗ No ⚠ Manual ✓ Yes – but costly
Sandbox & Pilot Migrations ✓ Full sandbox + pilot plans ⚠ Limited ✗ No ⚠ Often Informal
Manual validation & reconciliation ✓ Automated + manual QA ✗ No ✓ Yes (Manual) ✓ Heavy manual effort
Backup & rollback plan ✓ Robust procedures ✗ No ✗ No ⚠ Often incomplete
Handles automation and integrations ✓ Full support ⚠ Partial ✗ No ⚠ Possible but fragmented
Post-migration engineer support ✓ Dedicated engineers ✗ No ✗ No ⚠ Limited SLA
Adaptable to API changes ✓ Proactive adaptation ✗ No ⚠ Manual fixes ⚠ Slower response
Turnaround / SLA predictability ✓ Predictable SLAs ⚠ Fast but brittle ⚠ Slow and manual ⚠ Often slower
Data Security & Compliance ✓ High – enterprise grade ⚠ Medium (depends) ⚠ Low (manual) ⚠ Hidden gaps common
Pricing predictability ✓ Transparent & fixed ⚠ Low (per-job) ⚠ Low (manual hours) ⚠ High/variable OPEX
End-to-end project management ✓ Full E2E delivery & PM ✗ No ✗ No ⚠ Often partial
Business impact & opportunity cost ✓ No diversion of staff ✗ No ✗ No ⚠ Diverts engineering

Enterprise-Grade Security & Compliance

Your customer data is precious. Our migration process maintains the highest standards of security and regulatory compliance.

SOC 2 Type II

Independently audited compliance with rigorous security standards

ISO 27001

Certified information security management system

GDPR

Full compliance with EU data protection regulations

HIPAA

Certified for handling protected health information

AES-256 Encryption

Bank-grade encryption for all stored credentials

Latest TLS

Secure transfer protocol for all data in transit

Role-Based Access

We follow role-based access control for every migration project

Scheduled Deletion

Automatic data purging after migration completion

Comparing migration approaches? See our Help Desk Migration alternative guide for a side-by-side breakdown of automated tools vs engineer-led services.

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Attention to Detail

We meticulously handle every aspect of your migration, ensuring no data is lost during transfer and mapping every field correctly between platforms.

Custom Solutions

Every business is unique. We tailor your migration strategy to match your specific requirements, workflows, and data structures.

Security & Compliance

Your customer data is handled with enterprise-grade security protocols, ensuring compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, and industry standards.

Our technical team could probably do this, but given your expertise, the size of the project, and your fees, it was a no-brainer to engage you. Super efficient process that we would definitely do again.

Alex Funaro — Technology Advisor, Institute for Integrative Nutrition

Alex Funaro

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