Mastodon Export Frequency Limit: How Often You Can Request One

Mastodon allows you to download an archive of your account data, including posts, media, followers, and lists. However, you cannot request an export every few minutes. The server enforces a cooldown period between export requests to prevent abuse and reduce server load. This article explains the exact frequency limit, how to check your next eligible … Read more

How to Migrate Mastodon Lists With the API

Moving a Mastodon account between instances often preserves followers but leaves your carefully organized lists behind. Mastodon lists let you group accounts by topic or workflow, and rebuilding them manually can take hours. This article explains how to export list data from your old account and import it into a new one using the Mastodon … Read more

Mastodon Import Order: Followers First or Posts First

When you move your Mastodon account from one instance to another, you must decide whether to import your followers list first or your posts archive first. The order you choose affects whether your followers receive notifications about your new account and whether your old posts appear under your new identity. This article explains the technical … Read more