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How to move my Mastodon account to Apobangpo.Space

Wanna move to Apobangpo.Space? Follow the steps below to migrate your follows and followers to our server. 

Moving your Mastodon account to a new server is straightforward thanks to Mastodon’s built-in migration tools. Follow this guide if you wish to move your Mastodon account from another server to Apobangpo.Space while preserving your followers and follows. 

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A few things to note:

  • Your followers will automatically be transferred to your new account.
  • Your posts will NOT be transferred (they remain on your old server).
  • You can redirect your old account to point to your new one.
  • The process is reversible, but you will need to wait 30 days between migrations.
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Step 1: Create Your New Account on Apobangpo.Space

  1. Visit Apobangpo.Space in your web browser.
  2. Click “Create account” and fill out the registration form.
  3. Check your email for a confirmation link and verify your account.

Pro tip: It’s a great idea to use the same display name and profile picture initially so your followers recognize you on your new server.

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Step 2: Export Your Data from Your Old Account

Before migrating, you’ll want to back up your data:

  1. Log into your old Mastodon account.
  2. Go to Preferences (gear icon) → Import and export.
  3. Click Data export.

Download the following CSV files:

  • Follows (people you follow)
  • Lists (if you use lists)
  • Blocks (accounts you’ve blocked)
  • Mutes (accounts you’ve muted)
  • Bookmarks (if desired)
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Step 3: Set Up Your New Account as a Migration Target

  1. Log into your new account on Apobangpo.Space.
  2. Go to Preferences → Account → Account settings.
  3. Scroll down to Moving from a different account.
  4. Click create an account alias.
  5. Enter your old account handle in the format: @us******@********er.com.
  6. Click Create alias.
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Step 4: Import Your Data to Apobangpo.Space

Still in your new account, go to Preferences → Import and export → Import.

For each file you downloaded:

  1. Select the import type (Follows, Lists, Blocks, etc).
  2. Choose Merge (to add to existing data) or Overwrite (to replace).
  3. Select the corresponding CSV file.
  4. Click Upload.

Note: Importing follows may take time if you follow many accounts.

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Step 5: Initiate the Migration from Your Old Account

Now for the actual migration:

  1. Log into your old Mastodon account.
  2. Go to Preferences → Account → Account settings.
  3. Scroll down to Move to a different account.
  4. Read the warnings carefully.
  5. Enter your new account handle: @yo**********@*******po.space.
  6. Enter your old account password to confirm.
  7. Click Move followers.

What Happens Next

  • Your followers will automatically see that you’ve moved and will be prompted to follow your new account.
  • Your old profile will display a notice that you’ve moved, with a link to your new account.
  • Your old account will be locked (you can’t post from it anymore).
  • People viewing your old profile will see the redirect.
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Step 6: Announce Your Move

Even though the migration happens automatically, it’s good practice to:

  • Make a post from your new account announcing the move.
  • Consider using hashtags like #Introduction to let people know.
  • Ask people to boost your announcement to spread the word.
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Troubleshooting

  • I can’t create an alias” – Make sure you’re entering your old account handle correctly, including the @ symbols and server name.
  • My followers haven’t transferred” – The migration can take several hours if you have many followers. Be patient.
  • Some people didn’t follow my new account” – Some servers may have federation issues, or some people may need to manually follow you. That’s normal.
  • Can I migrate again?” – Yes, but you must wait at least 30 days between account migrations.
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Remember that migrations don't transfer:

  • Your old posts and media
  • Your favorites/likes
  • Your notifications
  • Your DMs (keep the old account accessible if you
  • need to reference these)