Data Migration Overview
Bliply's Migration Portal helps you move your existing gym data into the platform quickly and accurately. Whether you're switching from another gym management system, spreadsheets, or paper records, the guided 7-step import process handles the heavy lifting.
Where to Find It
Go to Settings → Migration from the left sidebar. The Migration tab is available to users with Manager access or above (gym-level or platform-level).
How It Works
- Ordered sequence — The 7 steps are ordered to resolve data dependencies. For example, memberships must be imported before people so that each member can be automatically mapped to the correct plan.
- AI-powered mapping — Upload your file in any supported format (CSV, XLSX, PDF, Word, screenshot, or JSON for workouts). The AI reads your data, maps columns to Bliply fields, and flags anything it can't resolve.
- Review before import — You always get a preview of mapped data with the chance to correct or skip flagged rows before committing.
- Example templates — Each step includes a Download Example CSV button so you can see exactly what format works best.
The 7 Migration Steps
| Step | What | Why This Order |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Memberships | Referenced by payment options and people |
| 2 | Programmes | Referenced by classes and workouts |
| 3 | Payment Options | Linked to memberships from Step 1 |
| 4 | People / Members | Auto-mapped to memberships from Step 1 |
| 5 | Classes / Schedule | References programmes (Step 2) and coaches (Step 4) |
| 6 | Personal Records | References members from Step 4 |
| 7 | Workouts | Assigned to programmes from Step 2 |
Tips for a Smooth Migration
- Export data from your current system as CSV or XLSX before starting.
- Clean up duplicates, blank rows, and formatting inconsistencies in your export first.
- Complete each step fully before moving on — partial imports can cause mapping gaps.
- Use the example CSV templates as a reference for column names and formatting.