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Moving your Account

⭐ The Mastondonbooks server will stay active until June 11, 2024 to allow for moving and redirecting followers.

Video: Moving your account:
https://youtu.be/BpI-SplOXVE

Choose Your New Server

First, you'll need to decide which Mastodon server (instance) you want to move to. Consider the community, rules, and the focus of the server when choosing.

Sign Up for a New Account on the New Server

If you haven't already, create a new account on the server you're moving to.

Export Your Data from Your Old Account

  • Go to your old account's settings.
  • Look for 'import and export'. Exporting might include your follow list, block list, mute list, etc.
  • Export any data you can. This typically results in a series of .csv files.

Import Your Data to Your New Account

  • Log into your new account on the new server.
  • Go to the settings and find the 'import and export' option.
  • Import the .csv files you exported from your old account. This will help you to quickly follow the same accounts, apply the same blocks and mutes, etc.

Redirect Your Old Account to the New One

  • Still in your old account's settings, look for 'account' and 'Move to a different account'
  • Enter your new account's handle when prompted. This tells the old server where to redirect users and followers.
  • Once set, your old account's profile will indicate that you've moved, and new users or followers will be directed to your new account.

Start Using Your New Account

If you have questions or comments you can dm me or reach me at:
hello@mastodonbooks.net

Roger