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How to Migrate Your Amino Community: Complete Guide

14 min read
December 9, 2024

You've built something special on Amino. Don't let it disappear. This guide will help you move your community, keep your members, and start fresh on a new platform.

Time is Critical

Amino is already shut down or shutting down. The sooner you act, the more members you'll be able to reach. Every day you wait, members lose access and move on.

6 Steps to Save Your Community

1

Announce the Migration Early

Do this NOW

The most important step is communication. Your members need to know: - Amino is shutting down (many don't know yet) - Where your community is moving to - How to join the new community - Timeline for the migration **Pro Tip:** Post multiple announcements over several days. Not everyone checks the app daily, and some members may have notifications disabled.

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    Post announcement in community feed
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    Pin the announcement
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    Share in all active chat rooms
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    Create a wiki/blog post with migration details
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    Share on any external social media
2

Choose Your New Platform

Research time

Not all platforms are equal. Consider what your community needs most: **If you want the Amino experience → Aminoka** Same community structure, wikis, chats, and feeds. Familiar interface. **If you're primarily chat-focused → Discord** Good for real-time conversations, but lacks community features. **If you're content-focused → Tumblr** Good for sharing art/writing, but no group chat features. For most Amino communities, especially fandom, roleplay, and creative groups, **Aminoka is the closest match**.

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    List your community's core needs
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    Test your top platform choices
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    Consider member familiarity/preferences
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    Check moderation capabilities
3

Document Everything You Can

Before it's gone

While you still have access to Amino, save important information: **Critical to save:** - Community guidelines and rules - Moderator contact information - Important wiki entries - Member usernames (so you can find them later) - Any custom content or templates **How to save:** - Screenshots (fastest method) - Copy-paste text to a document - Screen recording for complex content

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    Screenshot community rules/guidelines
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    Save moderator/staff list
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    Document important wiki entries
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    Save active member usernames
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    Backup any original templates or content
4

Set Up Your New Community

1-2 hours

Create your community on your chosen platform. If using Aminoka: 1. **Create your account** at aminoka.com 2. **Claim your community name** (get it before someone else does!) 3. **Set up your community structure:** - Upload cover image and icon - Write community description - Create chat rooms - Set up any categories/channels 4. **Add your rules and guidelines** 5. **Set up moderation:** - Invite moderators first - Configure any safety settings - Test the moderation tools

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    Create account on new platform
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    Claim your community name
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    Set up community profile (icon, cover, description)
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    Create chat rooms/channels
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    Add rules and guidelines
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    Invite and set up moderators
5

Share Your Invite Link Everywhere

Ongoing

Now comes the critical part: getting your members to move. **Where to share your invite link:** - Amino community feed (multiple times) - All active chat rooms - Pinned wiki post - Community description/bio - External social media (Twitter, Instagram, TikTok) - Direct messages to key members **Make it easy:** - Use a simple, direct link - Provide step-by-step joining instructions - Offer to help members who are confused

Checklist

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    Post invite link in feed
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    Share in all chat rooms
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    Add to community wiki/bio
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    Share on external social media
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    DM active/important members directly
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    Create a simple how-to-join guide
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Support Your Members

First few weeks

The migration will be hard for some members. Be patient and supportive: - **Answer questions:** Many will be confused about the new platform - **Help with tech issues:** Not everyone is tech-savvy - **Acknowledge the loss:** Leaving Amino is emotional for some - **Stay positive:** Focus on what's possible in the new space - **Be present:** Your activity sets the tone for the community

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    Be available to answer questions
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    Create a welcome/help channel
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    Post regularly in the new community
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    Acknowledge member concerns
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    Celebrate early joiners and milestones
Start Your Migration

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Aminoka is the easiest migration for Amino communities. Same features, same feel, and we're actively helping communities migrate.

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Migration FAQ

What if I can't reach all my members?

It's normal to lose some members during migration, don't beat yourself up. Focus on reaching the active members. Some will find their way to you later through searches or word of mouth.

Can I automatically transfer my community?

Unfortunately, there's no automated transfer from Amino. The migration requires manual work, but the steps above will help you do it efficiently.

Should I move to multiple platforms?

We recommend focusing on one main platform to avoid splitting your community. You can have a secondary presence elsewhere, but make one place the 'home base.'

What about members who don't want to move?

Some members won't migrate, that's okay. Focus on the members who are willing to move. A smaller, active community is better than a large, dead one.

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