If you move your Mastodon account to a different server, you can still keep your existing followers and follows. (It's a bit like switching your phone provider, you can still call your friends even after the switch.)

If you're considering switching servers and looking for a place to go, there's an easy-to-use list of good reliable servers at:

➡️ https://fedi.garden

If you have decided which server to go to, there's a step-by-step transfer guide at:

➡️ https://fedi.tips/transferring-your-mastodon-account-to-another-server

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Do you want your Mastodon posts to self-delete after a certain time limit? Mastodon has an option for this, you can find out more about it in this guide:

➡️ https://fedi.tips/deleting-posts-automatically-in-mastodon-after-a-certain-time-period

This feature is off by default. It only deletes posts if you choose to switch on the feature.

This feature also includes options for automatically deleting some posts and keeping others. More details in the guide.

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⚠️ DO NOT USE FLASHING IMAGES OR FLASHING EMOJI. Flashing lights can cause seizures and physical danger to people with photosensitive epilepsy. There's more info about this in relation to Mastodon and the wider Fediverse at:

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There's more info on the condition itself at:

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This is why so many TV series and films contain warnings at the start if they feature flashing images or flashing lighting.

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