How to move your Twitter followers to Substack

You might consider moving to another platform because of the change of management. There isn't a one-for-one copy of Twitter, but Mastodon has been trying to fill in the gap.

Substack has set up a page at substack.com to help you move your following to Substack. The site has a history of free speech and misinformation controversies, but is an especially apt alternative for journalists, writers, and super-users who frequently use the internet.

There are some key differences between the normal process and the one focused on social media. This is a step by step breakdown of how it works.

Step 1: Grant access to your Twitter account

If you give Substack limited access to your account, it will be able to tell you about your new posts.

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Step 2: Create your Substack account

You need to sign up with your email address.

You can keep your Substack from being shared with your followers at this point. The email address field is blue. An email will be sent to Substack readers who follow you on social media to let them know that you have a Substack. Clicking this link will give you more information about that feature.

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Step 3: Set up your profile

You can add your display name and bio on your Substack.

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Step 4: Create your publication

Pick a URL and choose a name.

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Step 5: Tell your Twitter followers about your Substack

You can use Substack to send out your newsletter. A new tab will open if you click "tweet"

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You're all set. Your first post should be written and published to have it shared.

Elizabeth is a culture reporter at Mashable and she covers digital culture and the internet. She spent six years in tech, working on everything from running a hardware program to analyzing content on the internet. You can find more of her work here.