Migrate Course from Thinkific to Kajabi: 7‑Step Checklist

You need to move your online course without losing videos, quizzes, or student emails—and you want it done fast. In the next few minutes you’ll get a clear, actionable checklist that guarantees a smooth migration, plus the exact places to export and import every file. Follow this guide and your Kajabi site will look just like (or better than) your Thinkific course, with zero data loss.

Why most DIY migrations fail

The biggest mistake creators make when they try to migrate course from Thinkific to Kajabi is treating it like a single copy‑paste operation. They drag a lesson over, discover missing audio, scrambled quiz data, and an empty learner list. The root causes are simple:

Different data structures – Thinkific and Kajabi speak different “languages,” so bulk transfers break.
Separate student export – Learner info lives in its own CSV; forgetting it wipes out purchase history and progress tracking.
Video URL mismatch – Thinkific‑hosted videos need new URLs in Kajabi, otherwise you get 404 placeholders.

Understanding these pitfalls lets you plan each piece instead of scrambling after the fact.

Step‑by‑step checklist to migrate your course from Thinkific to Kajabi

1. Export everything from Thinkific

In Thinkific’s admin, go to Settings → Export and select Full Course Export. Be sure to tick Videos, PDFs, Quizzes, and Student Data. The result is a zip file containing all media and a CSV of your learners. Save this zip in a secure location.

2. Organize the exported files

Unzip the package and create a clear folder structure on your computer:

Videos – all MP4 files
Docs – PDFs, worksheets, etc.
Quizzes – CSV files for each quiz
Students – learner CSV

A tidy layout makes the next steps painless and prevents misplaced files.

3. Prepare Kajabi for the import

In Kajabi, navigate to Products → New Product and choose Online Course. Use the Kajabi course import checklist:

✅ Create a product shell (no content yet)
✅ Mirror Thinkific modules with matching sections
✅ Upload a cover image and write a compelling description

If you’re still evaluating which LMS fits your business, see our detailed comparison of Teachable, Kajabi, and Thinkific. Having this checklist saved on your notes ensures nothing is missed.

4. Upload videos and documents

Go to Assets → Upload in Kajabi. Drag‑and‑drop the Videos folder; Kajabi will generate fresh URLs for each file. Replace the old Thinkific links in your lesson drafts with these new URLs. Do the same for PDFs and any other downloadable resources.

5. Re‑create quizzes manually

Kajabi can’t read Thinkific’s quiz CSV directly. Open each quiz CSV, then copy the question, answer options, and correct answer into Kajabi’s quiz builder. This manual step guarantees that quizzes score correctly and retain the original logic.

6. Transfer student data

In Kajabi, head to People → Import and upload the Students CSV. Map the columns (email, name, purchase date, etc.) and run the import. Kajabi will automatically send a welcome email with a new login link to every learner. Follow up with a personal note to reassure them that the move is complete.

7. Run a final quality audit

Before announcing the new site, run through the Kajabi course import checklist one more time:

All videos play (no broken links)
Quizzes function as expected (test with a dummy account)
Student list matches the original count
Course navigation mirrors the Thinkific structure

Invite a colleague or friend to do a quick walkthrough; fresh eyes spot hidden issues fast.

Wrap‑up

Migrating a course doesn’t have to feel like a nightmare. Treat the process as a series of small, documented tasks, use the Kajabi course import checklist, and always export student data first. When your Kajabi dashboard finally mirrors your Thinkific course—only cleaner—you’ll know the migration was a success.

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