Move Twitter Follows to Bluesky

Introduction

This tutorial will guide you through the process of transferring your follows from Twitter to Bluesky using the Sky Follower Bridge extension. This method allows you to refollow your Twitter connections easily, streamlining your transition to Bluesky.

Step 1: Access Your Twitter Following Page

• Open your web browser and navigate to your Twitter following page by entering the URL:

  https://x.com/YOURNAMEHERE/following
  

• Replace YOURNAMEHERE with your actual Twitter username.

Step 2: Install Sky Follower Bridge Extension

• Depending on your browser, follow these links to install the Sky Follower Bridge:
  • For Chrome: Sky Follower Bridge Chrome Extension
  • For Firefox: Sky Follower Bridge Firefox Add-On
• Click the “Add to Chrome” or “Add to Firefox” button and confirm the installation.

Step 3: Prepare Your Bluesky Account

• Open Bluesky and log into your account.
• Navigate to Settings, then select App Passwords.
• Click on "Add App Password":
  • Name the password anything you prefer (e.g., "Sky Follower").
  • Generate and copy the temporary password provided.

Step 4: Open the Extension

• Return to your Twitter following list.
• Open the Sky Follower Bridge extension using the keyboard shortcut ALT + B.

Step 5: Submit Your Bluesky Credentials

• In the extension interface, enter your Bluesky username and paste the temporary password you copied earlier.
• Click the submit button to proceed.

Step 6: Follow Your Connections

• Wait for the list of your Twitter follows to load into the extension.
• If the loading process seems unresponsive, click outside of the extension's window and then open it again.
• Begin following the users individually, as there is no "follow all" option available.

Step 7: Clean Up After Migration

• Once you've finished following your connections, it's advisable to delete the Sky Follower Bridge extension from your browser to maintain privacy.
• Additionally, go back to your Bluesky account and delete the temporary password you created.

Conclusion

You have successfully migrated your Twitter follows to Bluesky using the Sky Follower Bridge extension. This method helps you quickly reconnect with your existing network on a new platform. As a next step, explore your new Bluesky feed and engage with your follows! Remember to manage your app passwords securely moving forward.