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Download and install
Download and install SPMT using one of the links listed in the following table:
| Public preview | First release | General Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Install here | Install here | Install here |
Before you begin
Before you begin using SPMT, review the required permissions, prerequisites, and endpoints.
| What | Description |
|---|---|
| Permissions required | SharePoint or Global Admin. To migrate at the organization-level, you must sign in as a SharePoint Administrator or Global Administrator in Microsoft 365. Site Admin. To migrate at the site collection level, you must be a site admin for that site collection. Learn more: Understanding permissions when using the SharePoint Migration Tool |
| Prerequisites and Endpoints | Review the SPMT system prerequisites and endpoints. |
| SPMT Settings | Review SPMT settings to understand how settings can impact your migration. |
Important
Microsoft recommends that you use roles with the fewest permissions. Using lower permissioned accounts helps improve security for your organization. Global Administrator is a highly privileged role that should be limited to emergency scenarios when you can't use an existing role.
Step 2: Scan and assess a SharePoint site (site migration only)
Note
Currently, the SharePoint Migration Tool isn't available for users of Office 365 operated by 21Vianet in China.