Nicki LygoNov 25, 2022

I’m thinking of moving my account to med-mastodon as I’m just not seeing my medical colleagues posts, meaning I’m missing out on a huge amount of information and learning when compared with the bird site.

I’ve read lots, but still can’t work out - do I have to create my new profile first before moving or is it created during the process of moving? I would like to move rather than just redirect and I don’t want two accounts.

Thanks in advance! 🙌🏻 #MovingInstances

Show threadNicki LygoNov 25, 2022
I’d like to be able to transfer followers and those I’m following 🤗
Show threadNicki LygoNov 25, 2022
Or alternatively, does anyone know how I can see those I follow across the whole federation on Metatext or Mastodon apps? Currently, on the ‘Federated’ tab, Metatext shows me primary posts from lots of people I don’t follow,(rather than posts or boosts from those I do follow)
Show threadindri
@DrLygo
The Home tab is where you should see anyone you follow. I'd try looking in the browser for comparison.
As for moving, you have to create the new account first. then you have to make the connection from both accounts. Followers get moved automatically, but this can take some time (hours?).
You can export a list of those you're following and import it on the new account. Same with bookmarks.
Nov 25, 2022 at 7:49amWeb
Show threadNicki LygoNov 25, 2022
@indri that’s really helpful. Thank you! Great idea to compare in the browser version 🙌🏻