From MEE6 to KenwoodBot: Complete Migration Guide (2026)
TL;DR
Audit your MEE6 usage, export custom commands and logs, configure KenwoodBot with matching settings, run both bots in parallel for 1-2 weeks, then cut over. Total migration time: 2-3 hours spread over two weeks.
Thinking of switching from MEE6 to KenwoodBot? Thousands of server owners have made the switch for better AI moderation, tickets, and staff management — often saving money in the process. This migration guide covers every step from auditing your current setup to cutting over with zero downtime.
Step 1: Audit your current MEE6 setup
List everything MEE6 does in your server: leveling and XP, moderation rules, auto-mod keywords, custom commands, announcement notifications, and giveaways. Note which features you use daily versus monthly. KenwoodBot covers all of these, but configuration approaches differ.
Step 2: Export MEE6 data
MEE6 offers limited export. For custom commands, take screenshots or copy them from the MEE6 dashboard. For moderation logs, use your Discord server audit log. For leveling data, MEE6 Premium allows CSV export. Do not remove MEE6 yet.
Step 3: Configure KenwoodBot
Use the /setup wizard to configure each module. Start with moderation matching your MEE6 auto-mod rules. Configure leveling with similar XP rates and rewards. Import custom commands with /command import. Set up giveaways and notifications.
Step 4: Parallel run
Run both bots for 1-2 weeks. MEE6 handles production while KenwoodBot runs with limited permissions. Let your staff learn the new command set. Adjust KenwoodBot settings based on real usage data. Review moderation logs from both bots to compare detection accuracy.
Step 5: Cut over
When your team is comfortable, remove MEE6 and enable all KenwoodBot modules. Announce the change to your community: "We upgraded to KenwoodBot for AI moderation, tickets, and staff management. Check out the new support system!"
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I lose my leveling data when migrating?
MEE6 leveling data cannot be directly imported due to API limitations. You can export MEE6 Premium CSV and manually import XP milestones in KenwoodBot.
How long does migration take?
Initial configuration takes 1-2 hours. The full parallel run and cutover takes 1-2 weeks to ensure staff readiness and configuration accuracy.
Conclusion
Migrating from MEE6 to KenwoodBot is straightforward if you follow the phased approach: audit, configure, parallel run, cut over. The result is a more capable bot stack with AI moderation, tickets, and staff management — for less than MEE6 Premium alone.