Your Bluesky app shows a notification badge with a number that does not go away even after you read all new posts, replies, and likes. This is a known display glitch where the badge counter fails to reset after the notification server clears the actual unread count. The problem can affect the mobile app, the … Read more
When you try to use a custom domain as your Bluesky handle, the service may fail to verify it and show a ‘Failed to Resolve Handle’ error. This error means Bluesky cannot find the required DNS record on your domain. The problem usually occurs because the DNS TXT record is missing, incorrect, or not yet … Read more
The Bluesky web app at bsky.app sometimes shows a Cloudflare error page with the code “1020 Access Denied.” This error prevents you from logging in, viewing feeds, or posting. The error is caused by Cloudflare security rules blocking your connection, not a problem with your Bluesky account. This article explains the technical reasons for the … Read more
After updating the Bluesky app on your phone or desktop, you might see a persistent error that says “Sync Failed.” This usually means the app cannot refresh your feed, notifications, or direct messages. The update may have cleared local cache files or changed the way the app connects to Bluesky servers. This article explains why … Read more
When you try to open Bluesky and see the message ‘Service Temporarily Unavailable,’ the app cannot connect to the server. This error usually means Bluesky’s infrastructure is overloaded or under maintenance. In some cases, your own internet connection or DNS settings cause the problem. This article explains how to check Bluesky’s official status, test your … Read more
You want to move your Bluesky account from the official Bluesky Social PDS to your own self-hosted Personal Data Server. This lets you control your data, choose your moderation policies, and avoid relying on Bluesky’s infrastructure. The migration process involves exporting your data, setting up a PDS, and updating your account handle. This article explains … Read more
You are migrating your Bluesky account to a Personal Data Server PDS and the process stops at 50 percent or 75 percent. The migration spinner keeps spinning for hours with no error message. This usually happens because the DNS records for your custom domain are not fully propagated or because the PDS cannot verify the … Read more
You want to download a complete copy of your Bluesky account data as a single CAR file. Bluesky stores all your posts, likes, follows, and block lists in a personal data repository. This export lets you back up your content or move it to another Bluesky Personal Data Server. This article shows you how to … Read more
Moving your Bluesky account from the official PDS to a self-hosted or third-party PDS requires careful preparation. If you skip key steps, you risk losing your handle, your followers, or your account data. The migration process transfers your account metadata, posts, and follows, but it does not automatically move your custom domain handle or your … Read more
You want to run your own Bluesky Personal Data Server on a VPS instead of using the official hosted service. A self-hosted PDS gives you full control over your data, moderation, and infrastructure. This article walks through the complete setup process using Docker on a Ubuntu 22.04 VPS. By the end, you will have a … Read more