Steps to migrate: In a fresh Drupal installation, enable the migration_exercise custom module. $ drush en migration_exercise Import the configuration present in config/default/sync. $ drush cim A custom content type called Cities is present in these configurations, which will take imported data. The json file for importation is present in /sites/default/files/migration_exercise. Using drush commands in series, check the migrations and import them in the custom content type. $ drush ms $ drush mim --group=cities Custom Content Entity module usage: Enable the cities_migration_entity module. $ drush en cities_migration_entity You will find the new custom Entity by navigating to /admin/structure/cities_migration_entity_types