Can I import WooCommerce customer passwords from other CMS platforms

1. Password hashing differences: Different platforms use different password hashing algorithms, so passwords from other CMSs typically cannot be directly imported into WooCommerce/WordPress[2][4].

2. Security considerations: For security reasons, it's generally not recommended to try to migrate plain text passwords between systems[4].

3. Best practice approach: The safest and most recommended approach is to have users reset their passwords after migration[4]. This ensures passwords are properly hashed for the new system.

4. Import options:
- You can import users without passwords and trigger a password reset email[4].
- Or import with temporary passwords and require users to change them on first login.

5. WordPress hashing: WooCommerce/WordPress uses its own hashing method. The import plugin can handle WordPress-hashed passwords, but not hashes from other systems[2].

6. Plain text handling: If you must import plain text passwords, make sure to use a secure method. Some plugins can automatically hash plain text passwords during import[1][2].

7. Email notifications: Consider whether to send new account emails or password reset emails to imported users[4].

8. Large imports: For big migrations, you may want to disable emails during import and send a mass password reset email afterwards[4].

9. Backup importance: Always back up your database before performing a customer import, especially one involving passwords[4].

In summary, directly importing passwords from other CMS platforms is generally not possible or recommended for security reasons. The best practice is to have users reset passwords after migration. If you must import passwords, use a secure method that properly hashes them for WordPress/WooCommerce, and consider the email notification strategy for your users.