You moved your Bluesky account to a custom domain but now want to return to the default bsky.social handle. The migration process changes your handle, DNS records, and how others find you. Rolling back is not a single-click undo, but it can be done in a few minutes. This article explains exactly how to revert … Read more
When you request a data export from Bluesky, the result comes in the CAR Content Addressed Archive format. Many users are surprised by how large or small their export file turns out to be. The size depends directly on your account activity: the number of posts, reposts, likes, and followed accounts all contribute to the … Read more
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 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
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
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
Migrating a Bluesky account to a new handle or a different hosting provider can feel risky because you must transfer your posts, follows, and account settings without losing data. The goat CLI is an open-source command-line tool that automates the entire migration process by reading your existing account and writing it to a new Bluesky … Read more
After migrating your Bluesky account to a new server or changing your hosting provider, you may notice that your Followers feed stops updating or shows stale data. This happens because your account's index on the relay server is tied to the old DNS records and AT Protocol identifiers. The relay does not automatically rebuild the … Read more
When you migrate your Bluesky account to a new handle or domain, some posts may not transfer correctly. This can happen due to server delays, incomplete backup files, or DNS propagation issues. You need a methodical way to compare your original account content with the migrated version. This article explains the auditing process step by … Read more
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