Question 1

How long does a migration to Shelf take?

Accepted Answer

Most migrations take a few hours of focused work. Even larger inventories or multi-workspace setups are typically completed within a day.

Question 2

What data can I migrate into Shelf?

Accepted Answer

Check our documentation for more details.

Question 3

Will I lose my asset history?

Accepted Answer

Your historical activity generally remains with your previous system. In Shelf, you start with a clean operational history going forward. If there are important legacy details you want to keep, many teams store them as custom fields on the asset (for example: previous IDs, notes, or last service dates).

Question 4

Can you help migrate complex setups or multiple workspaces?

Accepted Answer

Check our documentation for more details.

Question 5

Will there be downtime during migration?

Accepted Answer

No. You can run your existing system and Shelf in parallel while migrating. Once everything looks right, you can switch over without disrupting daily operations.

Question 6

Can I try Shelf before fully migrating?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. You can import a subset of your assets, test workflows, and confirm Shelf fits your needs before completing a full migration.

Question 7

Does Shelf integrate with my existing tools?

Accepted Answer

Check our documentation for more details.

Question 8

Who helps if I get stuck during migration?

Accepted Answer

Check our documentation for more details.

Question 9

Will checkouts, bookings, and labels work right away?

Accepted Answer

Check our documentation for more details.

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