# Custom Column Metadata

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This feature is currently in **beta** and may change. Use with **caution in production** and test thoroughly in staging environments.
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### Overview

When migrating between SharePoint Online (SPO) sites—whether across tenants or within the same tenant—preserving metadata like custom columns can be critical. Movebot now allows you to retain these metadata values during your migration, improving post-migration usability and data continuity.

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### What It Does

This allows you to transfer:

* **Custom columns** from SharePoint Document Libraries
* **Metadata values** associated with files

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### How to Enable

1. Open the "Options" tab from within your Project Settings
2. Check the box to enable **"Include SharePoint Column Metadata"**

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### Limitations

* **Not supported in Ludicrous Mode**
* **Slower performance** due to additional API requirements
* **Beta feature**– edge cases may not be fully supported

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### Recommendations

* **Test first** in a non-production environment
* **Review sample files** post-migration to verify metadata
* Only use in scenarios where metadata accuracy is more important than speed

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### Summary

The **"Include SharePoint Column Metadata"** option helps retain custom metadata during SPO migrations, enhancing the fidelity of your data. While in beta, it’s a valuable tool for more accurate and context-rich SharePoint transfers.


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