Is This Why Some Writers Disappeared Overnight?
Updates and how to back-up your data?
So, I got some updates…
After reading a few articles on the mass disappearance that happened yesterday, I found this:
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Was this the reason why what happened, happened?
It is all just speculation at this point although it does make me feel like I should be backing up my data, just in case…
I don’t want to leave Medium and am not trying to leave but I would like to have a copy of all of the content I have created on this platform.
I’ve spent so much time and energy here, writing, publishing, and connecting with you all.
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(see screenshot below):
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Here’s how to back-up your data:
- Go to your Profile photo
- Go to settings
- Security & App
- “download your information”