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Migration Guide

Move from Sendlane to Bento with zero guesswork.

Guide to migrating from Sendlane to Bento. Export contacts from Sendlane, map fields into Bento, rebuild key automations, and validate deliverability before.

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Migration Flow

A practical migration plan from Sendlane to Bento

This guide follows a simple sequence: export cleanly, map data correctly, then validate before cutover. No generic product pitch, just the steps your team needs.

1Export from Sendlane
2Transfer and map in Bento
3Validate and launch
Stage 1

Export checklist

  1. 1Log in to Sendlane

    Go to Sendlane.com and log in.

  2. 2Export Contacts

    Go to Contacts and export your lists.

  3. 3Document Automations

    Screenshot your automation funnels.

  4. 4Export Suppressed

    Export suppressed contacts for your list.

Export Steps
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Export checklistVaries by automations, templates, integrations, reviews, and SMS setup
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Log in to SendlaneIn progress

Go to Sendlane.com and log in.

2
Export ContactsUp next
3
Document AutomationsUp next
Data Transfer
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Migration coverageSendlaneBento
Subscribers
24,180 contacts
Syncing
Tags
312 tags
Queued
Custom Fields
48 fields
Queued
Automations
14 flows
Queued
Templates
36 templates
Queued
Commerce Data
8,421 events
Queued
Stage 2

Data portability map

Know in advance what imports directly and what may require a rebuild.

SubscribersFull transfer
TagsFull transfer
Custom fieldsFull transfer
AutomationsRebuild in Bento
TemplatesRebuild in Bento
Email historyNot portable
Commerce dataPartial transfer
Stage 3

Validate and cut over

Treat cutover like launch QA. Validate your highest-risk paths first, then move sending traffic.

Send a seed-list test from Bento and verify rendering, links, and tracking.
Compare list and segment counts against Sendlane before your first live send.
Rebuild high-value automations first, then test each trigger path before cutover.
Keep Sendlane running for a short overlap while you monitor deliverability in Bento.
Migration Process
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White-glove migrationETA 24–48 hours
Contacts & Tags
24,492 contacts
Transferring
Custom Fields
48 fields
Queued
Automations
14 flows
Queued

White-glove migration

Switching from Sendlane can be done in one focused session

We help you map lists, rebuild key automations, and validate deliverability before cutover so your first week on Bento is smooth.

Current ESP
Bento

Migration coverage

Bring your whole sending setup with you.

25% mapped
Contacts and attributes
Lists and segments
Templates and flows
Sending setup

<1 day

Typical switch window

1:1

Migration support

Zero

Forced add-ons

Operator Notes

Sendlane to Bento language map

Keep this open while rebuilding flows. It maps terminology and highlights what to do first during migration QA.

SendlaneBento
  • ContactPerson

    Individual subscriber

  • ListTag

    Bento uses tags

  • FunnelAutomation

    Automated sequences

  • CampaignBroadcast

    One-time sends

Tips

  • Export each required list to CSV or TXT and verify field mapping before import
  • Rebuild one representative ecommerce automation before planning the full cutover

Watchouts

  • Native review features need a separate replacement
  • Automations, templates, forms, and integrations need to be rebuilt and tested

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Move with confidence: export cleanly, import safely, and launch on Bento with migration support from our team.