Can you import into a different major version than the backup's major version?

• A. Yes
• B. Only if you upgrade first
• C. Depends on the backup type
• D. No

Answer: (D)

Backups are tied to the major version of the software. When you restore, Confluence checks the backup’s version against the target instance and will not allow a restore across different major versions to prevent data structure and compatibility issues. That’s why you can’t import a backup into a different major version—the operation isn’t supported.

If you need to move to a newer major version, the proper path is to upgrade the instance to that major version (via the supported upgrade process) and then perform any necessary data migration within the same major version, rather than attempting an import from a different major version.