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
When you block a large number of accounts on Mastodon, your blocks list can span multiple pages. The built-in export tool in Mastodon only exports the first page of your blocks list by default. This means you may lose entries if you try to migrate your blocks to another instance or create a backup. This … Read more
If you have curated a list of domain blocks on your Mastodon account, you may want to export that list to back it up or transfer it to another instance. Mastodon does not offer a single-click export for per user domain blocks through the web interface. This article explains where domain block data is stored, … Read more
Mastodon filters let you hide posts containing specific words or phrases from your home and public timelines. You may have built a long list of custom keywords to block spoilers, trigger words, or specific topics. Exporting those filters lets you back them up or move them to a new instance without retyping every entry. Mastodon … Read more
When you export your Mastodon data, the archive contains files in ActivityPub JSON format. These files store your posts, follower lists, and account metadata in a structured way that machines can read. Many business users find the raw JSON confusing because it uses nested objects and unfamiliar property names like @context and actor. This article … Read more