Dockit Migrator
14.1.9117Frequently Asked Questions about Dockit Migrator
Can Dockit Migrator be installed in a desktop / workstation?
Yes, Dockit Migrator can be installed and run from a Windows 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7 client computer with .NET Framework 4.6 or later. Read System Requirements.
Can I connect to a SharePoint on-premises or Office 365 site using Dockit Migrator?
Yes, you can connect to a remote Microsoft SharePoint 2019 / 2016 / 2013 / 2010 / MOSS 2007 / WSS v3.0 server within your local network or an Office 365 site by specifying the required user credentials.
Can I import folders & documents and list items to multiple SharePoint lists?
Yes. Dockit Migrator allows you to import folders/documents and list items to multiple SharePoint lists in a single import / migration task. You can do so by using the batch file task option or use the Dockit Migrator Explorer UI to drag-and-drop documents or list items into multiple lists along with associated metadata.
What are the precautions to be taken when migrating file share contents to SharePoint using Dockit Migrator?
Can Dockit Migrator propagate the NTFS permissions defined in my source folders and files to Microsoft SharePoint?
Yes, Dockit Migrator does propagate NTFS permissions to SharePoint. Dockit Migrator user using the application must have read permissions in the source folder / file to retrieve the NTFS permissions.
What permissions are required in Dockit Migrator to import content?
Can Dockit Migrator import tasks be invoked from the command line?
Yes, you can invoke import tasks created in Dockit Migrator application using the import task wizard from either the DOS command prompt or Windows Task Scheduler. Please refer to the relevant sections in the application help document for more information.
Can Dockit Migrator import content to multiple OneDrive user locations?
Dockit Migrator has Migrate contents to OneDrive for Business task option that enables the user to migrate the shared folder contents to the selected target OneDrive user’s location. The list of options available are as follows:
Can Dockit Migrator preserve metadata such as date created/modified and the person who last modified/created the contents from file system to SharePoint?
In order to preserve the metadata values (Created Date, Modified Date, Modified By, and Created By) in SharePoint, ensure that you have installed Dockit Migrator Server Agent component in target on-premise SharePoint servers. Please refer Dockit Migrator Server Agent online help section for more details.
What is DocKIT Migrator?
DocKIT Migrator is an enterprise-grade migration tool that helps organizations move files, folders, metadata, and permissions into Microsoft SharePoint Online, SharePoint On-premises, and OneDrive for Business. It automates bulk migration, preserves NTFS permissions, and ensures compliance with Microsoft 365 governance policies.
How do I migrate file shares to SharePoint Online without losing permissions?
DocKIT Migrator maps NTFS folder and file permissions directly into SharePoint groups and user roles. This ensures that access rights remain intact after migration.
Can DocKIT handle tenant-to-tenant SharePoint migrations?
Yes. DocKIT supports tenant-to-tenant migrations for Microsoft 365, enabling content, metadata, and permissions transfer during M&A or restructuring.
How does DocKIT migrate metadata into SharePoint or OneDrive?
DocKIT provides bulk metadata mapping and assignment during migration. Documents and folders can be automatically tagged with custom metadata values such as department, project, or retention policy.
What’s the difference between DocKIT Migrator and Microsoft’s native migration tools?
Microsoft’s Migration Manager handles basic file transfers but lacks advanced features for metadata mapping, NTFS permissions migration, and large-scale enterprise scenarios. DocKIT is designed for complex migrations where security and compliance matter.
Can DocKIT migrate OneDrive content in bulk?
Yes. DocKIT Migrator supports bulk migration of OneDrive accounts, including files, folders, metadata, and permissions.
Is DocKIT suitable for regulated industries?
Yes. DocKIT is widely used in finance, healthcare, and government industries because it preserves compliance metadata, maintains audit trails, and supports governance policies.
"The Dockit application proved extremely useful for importing large numbers of files and folders quickly and easily into SharePoint. Previously, we were having to import files individually, but through using Dockit we were able to deal with huge directories in a fraction of the time that it would have taken. An excellent tool, really glad we found it."
- Guildford Borough Council, UK
"We used Dockit to import over a thousand engineering documents, preserving the folder structure. It was simple to use and saved us a lot of time."
- Director, Information Technology, White Electronic Designs Corporation, USA
"I used Dockit for importing documents at one time. It worked well for that, and the company was very responsive in making modifications to meet my needs."
- Mitre Corporation, USA
"Dockit does everything we need for our data-migration into SPS. Great Tool!"
- Prime Solution GmbH, Germany
"I found Dockit product through SharePoint.com and found it extremely useful. We used Dockit to import hundreds of documents into SPS. Users were in desperate need for them but refused to take the time to upload them. Dockit saved us the upload time, and more importantly, made the information available in a timely fashion."
- iFormation Group, USA
"We find that Dockit is an extremely valuable tool for migrating intranet content to SharePoint Portal Server. When you are faced a large number of documents to migrate each of which has to be populated with metadata, Dockit reduces considerably the effort involved in publishing information. Typically it reduces the time a user has to spend per document by 75%, by enabling documents to be published in batch mode rather than real time through the standard SPS interface."
- Director - Knowledge & Content Mgmt., Getronics, UK
