ShareGate Migrate may prompt you to upgrade your local app data when the app needs to update how your data is stored or structured. When you see this prompt, you can choose how to proceed.
Complete the upgrade
When prompted, choose how to proceed:
Run now: The upgrade starts immediately in the background. Your most-used items become available first.
Schedule for later: Defers the upgrade to a more convenient time. ShareGate Migrate cannot be closed while an upgrade is in progress.
Skip: Deletes some of your ShareGate Migrate data, including tasks, migration reports, and connections. If you need to recover your data, see If you skipped the upgrade.
Note: While the upgrade is pending or in progress, some data may be temporarily inaccessible. You will see locks and warning messages in the affected areas, including in PowerShell commands. You can create new connections, migrations, and other data at any time.
About the May 2026 upgrade
In May 2026, ShareGate Migrate moved from direct encryption to an envelope encryption system. In the new system, your data is protected by a data key, which an encryption provider further protects. This separation improves the overall security of your local data and allows you to switch between encryption providers without re-encrypting your data.
Once complete, ShareGate Migrate uses DPAPI as the default encryption provider. DPAPI works for most environments, but if you work in a virtual machine (VM) or across multiple machines, you can switch to a certificate-based provider. For details, see Manage your encryption provider in ShareGate Migrate.
If you skipped the upgrade
A local backup of your pre-upgrade data is kept on your machine. Contact our support team if you need help restoring it.