Many Bluesky users discover that the birthdate field on their profile is grayed out and cannot be changed after the initial account setup. This happens because Bluesky locks the birthdate to prevent users from bypassing age-based content filters or violating platform terms. The field is set once during registration and becomes permanently read-only. This article … Read more
Bluesky does not offer a dedicated deactivate button in its current interface. Users who want a break from the platform often look for a way to pause their account without deleting it permanently. The only method available today is to log out and stop using the account, but that keeps your profile visible and your … Read more
When you sign up for Bluesky or change your email address, the app shows a confirmation status of “Pending” that never updates. You wait for the verification email, but it does not arrive in your inbox. This problem usually occurs because of email delivery delays, spam folder routing, or a mismatch between the email provider … Read more
Bluesky is a public social network by default. Anyone can view your posts, likes, and reposts without following you. This openness may not suit every user. If you want to control who sees your content, you need to adjust several privacy settings. Unlike platforms with a simple public-private toggle, Bluesky uses multiple independent controls. You … Read more
Many new users expect to sign up for Bluesky using their Google or Apple account. This feature, often called social sign-in or OAuth, is common on platforms like Twitter and Reddit. Bluesky does not offer sign-in with Google or Apple at this time. The reason is rooted in the platform’s decentralized architecture and its focus … Read more
Bluesky lets you replace the default @username.bsky.social handle with a custom domain like @yourname.com. This change makes your profile look more professional and ties your identity to a web domain you already own. The setup requires you to add a DNS text record at your domain registrar and then enter that domain in Bluesky’s settings. … Read more
You want to use your own domain name as your Bluesky handle instead of the default username.bsky.social address. Bluesky verifies domain ownership by checking a specific DNS TXT record that you add to your domain’s DNS zone settings. This walkthrough explains the exact steps to add the verification record, confirm the setup, and switch your … Read more
Changing your Bluesky handle can feel risky. You worry that your existing followers will not find you under the new name. Bluesky handles are unique identifiers that appear in your profile URL and in mentions. Fortunately, Bluesky preserves your existing followers, followings, posts, and direct messages when you update your handle. This article explains the … Read more
You set up a custom domain as your Bluesky handle, but the verification process fails. The handle shows as pending or returns an error instead of going live. This happens because Bluesky must confirm you control the domain through a specific DNS record. This article explains why verification fails and provides the exact steps to … Read more
Bluesky allows you to replace the default username.bsky.social handle with your own domain name. This proves your identity and makes your profile look professional. You can use a root domain or a subdomain such as user.example.com or bsky.example.com. This article explains the requirements for using a subdomain, how to set up the DNS record, and … Read more