How to Migrate a Bluesky Account With Custom Domain Handle Intact

When you switch Bluesky accounts, your custom domain handle usually breaks. The domain verification record points to the old account’s DID. If you try to reuse the same domain on a new account without updating DNS, Bluesky will show a verification error. This article explains how to transfer your custom domain handle from an old … Read more

Bluesky Federation Roadmap: Current Migration Capabilities Explained

Bluesky is building a federated social network, but full account migration between independent providers is not yet available. The Bluesky team has released a public roadmap that outlines how users will eventually move their accounts, follows, and posts from one provider to another. This article explains the current state of migration on Bluesky, what features … Read more

How to Test a PDS Setup Before Migrating a Real Bluesky Account

Migrating a Bluesky account to a self-hosted Personal Data Server (PDS) requires careful preparation. A single misconfiguration can cause downtime, data loss, or permanent account lockout. Testing the PDS setup with a dummy account prevents these risks. This article explains how to validate each component of your PDS before moving your real handle and data. … Read more

Bluesky Account Migration Locks Original Repository: How to Confirm

When you migrate your Bluesky account to a different hosting provider, Bluesky locks the original repository to prevent data conflicts. This lock stops you from posting, replying, or liking from the old account. The lock is automatic and permanent for that repository after migration completes. This article explains why Bluesky locks the original repository, how … Read more

Bluesky PDS Migration With Docker Compose: Walkthrough

Running your own Bluesky PDS gives you full control over your account data and moderation. Migrating that PDS to a new server can feel risky because you must move the database, storage, and configuration files without losing data or breaking federation. This article walks you through a complete PDS migration using Docker Compose, from backing … Read more