Mastodon offers a built-in profile move feature that lets you migrate followers from one Mastodon account to another on a different instance. This decentralized handshake works because both servers speak ActivityPub. Threads, Meta’s microblogging platform, also supports ActivityPub federation but does not implement the full profile move protocol. As a result, you cannot use Mastodon’s … Read more
You want to move your social media presence from Mastodon to Bluesky but you do not want to lose your followers or your posting history. Mastodon and Bluesky use different federation protocols, so a direct account transfer is not possible. Skybridge is a set of beta tools that bridges this gap by syncing your Mastodon … Read more
When you move a Mastodon account from one instance to another, the migration process relies on a handshake between the old server and the new server. If your source instance uses a restrictive federation mode such as an allowlist or a limited federation policy, that handshake can fail silently. The new instance cannot pull your … Read more
If your Mastodon instance is shutting down, you need to move your account before the server goes dark. Without a running source instance, standard migration tools like follower redirects stop working. This article explains how to export your data first, then set up a new account on a different instance. You will learn the exact … Read more
When you move your Mastodon account to a new instance, the standard migration process transfers your followers and basic profile data. However, if your old server is shutting down, you have lost access to your account, or the instance admin has offered to help with a bulk export, you need steps beyond what the normal … Read more
When you move your Mastodon account to a new instance, your followers may receive notifications that you have unfollowed them. This can cause confusion and concern among your audience. Mastodon provides a built-in migration tool that transfers followers silently when used correctly. This article explains how to migrate your followers without triggering mass unfollow alerts. … Read more
After moving your Mastodon account from one instance to another, an alias remains on your old profile pointing to the new account. This alias helps followers find you, but it also keeps a permanent link to your old server. If you want to fully delete the old profile or stop the alias from showing on … Read more
Migrating a Mastodon account is a common task when you switch instances or want a new username. The process involves moving your followers, profile, and settings to a new account. If you have two-factor authentication (2FA) enabled on your old account, you need to disable it before starting the migration. This article explains why 2FA … Read more
When you move your Mastodon account from one instance to another, your email address does not migrate with your followers and profile data. The target instance keeps the email you used when you signed up there. This mismatch can cause confusion if you expect your old email to carry over automatically. This article explains why … Read more
You have been running a Mastodon server for a while and now want to switch to GoToSocial, a lightweight ActivityPub server that uses fewer system resources. Migrating your account, followers, and data from Mastodon to GoToSocial is not a one-click process because the two servers handle data differently. This article explains the exact steps to … Read more