c/boostforlemmy · by fubly_glaston@feddit.org · 2y

Account migration

I don't suppose boost could add a "migrate to another instance" feature? 😅 Given that Lemmy is decentralized, and account migration is a thing and up to users, having support in the app would be really cool. Or maybe it's already there and I just don't know about it?

Cheers!

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Die4Ever@programming.dev · 7 pts · 2y

Use the website, it has an option to export your data to a file, and then import it. You don't need any 3rd party apps or anything.

bobbytables@discuss.tchncs.de · 3 pts · 2y

Not in the app but here are two tools for migration by Emotet and elvith.

https://stablenarwhal.github.io/Lemmy-Userdata-Migration/

Features:

Export user data from any Lemmy instance (>=v0.19)

Download user data as a text file

Modify user data, e.g. to add or remove followed users/communites (Example in Wiki)

"display_name"

"bio"

"avatar"

"banner"

"matrix_id"

"bot_account"

"settings"

"followed_communities"

"saved_posts"

"saved_comments"

"blocked_communities"

"blocked_users"

"blocked_instances"

Transfer user data to the target account on the target instance

https://elvith-de.github.io/lemmy-migration/

Features:

Login and export settings from any Lemmy instance (e.g. feddit.de)

Optionally: Find local communities on the target instance that match followed communities

Optionally: Backup your settings to a file (can be imported on any Lemmy instance in your profile)

Login and import settings to any Lemmy instance (e.g. feddit.org)