---
title: Switch from on-premises to cloud indexes
slug: '2514'
canonical_url: https://docs.coveo.com/en/2514/
collection: coveo-for-sitecore-v5
source_format: adoc
---
# Switch from on-premises to cloud indexes
Moving to Coveo indexes opens customers to a world of powerful relevance features, future readiness, and convenience.

There are many differences between a cloud and an on-premises index which require changes to your Sitecore configuration.

> **Important**
>
> Because you're changing the location of your indexes, you will also need to reconfigure all of your sources on the [Coveo Platform](https://docs.coveo.com/en/186/), including those external to Sitecore.

## Step 1: Change your organization from on-premises to Cloud

Coveo for Sitecore needs to have access to a [Coveo organization](https://docs.coveo.com/en/185/), whether you're using a cloud or an on-premises installation.
However, those organizations are different for cloud and on-premises installations, which means that your Sitecore instance will need to connect to a different organization.

. In the Sitecore **Control Panel**, under **Coveo Search**, select **Configure**.

. Under **Configure Coveo Cloud Organization**, click **Configure**.

. In the **Coveo Cloud Organization** panel:

.. If you already have access to a cloud organization, select it, and click **Next**.

.. If you don't have access to a cloud organization, select **Create new organization**.

... Under **Organization** configuration, choose a name for your organization.

... Under **Select your license plan**, select **Cloud Edition Trial**.

... Click **Next**.

. Your Sitecore instance is now connected to a cloud organization.

> **Note**
>
> A Standard Cloud, Pro Cloud, or Enterprise Cloud license is required for a production Coveo index.

## Step 2: Remove deletion of AddAnonymousEmailUserIdentity

In an on-premises installation, the `AddAnonymousEmailUserIdentity` processor is deleted, as CES handles permissions on its own.
However, in a cloud installation, it needs to be reactivated.

. Open your `<SITECORE_INSTANCE_ROOT>\App_Config\Include\Coveo\Coveo.SearchProvider.Custom.config` file using a text editor.

. Delete or comment the `<patch:delete />` element in the section below.

```xml
<getSearchUserIdentities>
  <processor name="AddAnonymousEmailUserIdentity">
    <patch:delete />
  </processor>
</getSearchUserIdentities>
```