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Instance-based user question (lemmy.ml)

submitted 2 years ago by can_i_be_serious@lemmy.ml to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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Having chosen an instance when creating an account for lemmy, am I now tied to that instance forever?

What happens if, for example, the owner of that instances decides to just stop managing it one day? Does my account just go away with it?

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[–] sexy_peach@feddit.de 6 points 2 years ago (2 children)

yes, that's the situation at the moment. You could always make a second or backup account on another server.

[–] can_i_be_serious@lemmy.ml 5 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Do you know if there's a way to transfer an account from one instance to another?

It sounds like the best way might be to have my own instance then I can decide how/if I want to interact.

[–] Ada@kbin.social 8 points 2 years ago

@can_i_be_serious Not yet. We are starting to see things like account migration in the microblogging fediverse space, so I imagine it will arrive in the groups/communities space one day. This area of the fediverse is a lot less mature though, so I imagine it will be a while, as they'll be focused on essential features first

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[–] smorks@lemmy.ca 4 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

there's no way currently to transfer accounts, as far as I know.

[–] thepiguy@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 2 years ago

Thank you! This is very informative.

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