You have downloaded your Mastodon data export archive but the bookmarks file is not included inside the zip. This happens because the standard export tool in Mastodon only includes a limited set of data types by default. Bookmarks are stored separately in the database and are not part of the basic archive package. This article … Read more
When you request a data export from your Mastodon account, the server generates a compressed archive and sends you a download link. That link expires after a short period, typically 24 hours or less, depending on your instance’s configuration. If you try to download the archive after the link has expired, you will see an … Read more
You may need a copy of your Mastodon data for backup, migration, or personal record keeping. Mastodon provides a built-in feature to export your account archive directly from the settings page. This archive includes your posts, media files, follower lists, and other account data in a downloadable package. This article explains the exact steps to … Read more
When you request a data export from your Mastodon account, the server generates a ZIP archive containing your account data. Many users download this archive expecting a full backup of their entire Mastodon history, including media files and private messages. The archive is not a complete backup of everything on your instance. It contains structured … Read more
If you run a Mastodon instance or manage a personal account, you may want a local backup of your posts, followers, and other data. Mastodon provides a built-in account export feature through its web interface, but downloading it manually every week is tedious. This article explains how to automate Mastodon account exports using a cron … Read more
You want to back up your Mastodon followers list as a CSV file. Mastodon provides a built-in data export tool that creates a downloadable archive of your account data, including a CSV file containing your followers. This article explains exactly how to export that CSV file, what each column in the file means, and how … Read more
If you exported your Mastodon following list as a CSV file but then lost access to your old account or need to rebuild your network on a new instance, re-importing that list saves hours of manual searching. Mastodon allows you to export your following list, your followers, and your account data as CSV files, but … Read more
Mastodon bookmarks let you save posts you want to revisit later. Unlike favorites, bookmarks are private and not shared with the original author. If you switch instances or need a local backup, you can export your bookmarks as a JSON file. This article explains how to export your Mastodon bookmarks and re-apply them on a … Read more
Mastodon lists let you organize followed accounts into topic-based feeds. The default web interface lists export only list names and member IDs, without metadata like creation dates, list descriptions, or member account details. This limitation makes it hard to archive or migrate lists with full context. This article explains how to use the Mastodon REST … Read more
You want to export your Mastodon mutes list but the Settings UI is missing the export button, or you cannot access the web interface at all. This happens because the Mastodon API still exposes the mute data even when the web front end hides the export option for mutes specifically. This article shows you how … Read more