Google+ Mass Migration short FAQ
Q: When is Google+ shutting down?
A: April 2, 2019. Five months earlier than originally announced.
March 7, 2019 for Google+ APIs, including Google+ Sign-in and integrations for web & mobile apps.
https://support.google.com/plus/answer/9195133
https://developers.google.com/+/api-shutdown
Q: Are any other Google services being shut down as well on April 2, 2019?
A: No.
This includes Gmail, Google Photos, Blogger, YouTube, Calendar, Google Drive, Google Docs, Hangouts, AdSense, and many, many other Google products which will NOT shut down on April 2, 2019.
Q: Where should I go?
A: There is no one answer.* The Google+ Mass Migration community can help you chose where to go, but you decide what fits best. Where your personal contacts go matters most.
Major alternatives are listed here: https://social.antefriguserat.de/index.php/Established_G%2B_Exodus_Communities
Q How do I know where people are going?
A: Some have used this form: https://goo.gl/forms/EnkYfrY9HYKkr7iy2
The results are posted here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1GYSUTGpmz-2trxhvNyEv_rnNF1GvEf4OW0Lct7KxEiY
Others are using #SignalFlare posts, and #googleplus and #gplusrefugee hashtags on their new sites.
Also check a user's About page or pinned posts on their streams for forwarding information. Create these yourself for others to find.
Q: Can I save my G+ content?
A: YES! Use the Friends+Me Google+ Exporter for best results: https://gplus-exporter.friendsplus.me
Other tools for archiving exist. Official Google Data Takeout can work but is problematic: https://takeout.google.com/settings/takeout/custom/plus_pages,circles,stream,plus_one,profile,plus_communities
Q: I have more data migration questions/issues?
A: See the Data Migration page: https://social.antefriguserat.de/index.php/Data_Migration_Process_and_Considerations
Q: What should I be doing as a G+ Community owner / moderator?
A: Communicate and coordinate with your community:
https://social.antefriguserat.de/index.php/Migrating_Google%2B_Communities
Q: Should I delete my Google+ account or Communities?
A: You could, but we don't suggest it. Doing so will remove all content you and others have made, making it much harder for others to save their work.
Q: Can I simply convert to a G Suite / Corporate Google+ account?
A: Short answer: No.
Long answer: https://social.antefriguserat.de/index.php/FAQ#Q:_Is_there_any_way_to_continue_using_Google.2B_after_the_sunset.3F
Q: Are other Google products shutting down / affected by this?
A: NO, other Google products will not be shut down at this time, only Google+. However some interactions may be experienced. See: https://social.antefriguserat.de/index.php/FAQ#Google_Products_and_Services
Q: What if I have more questions?
A: See the full FAQ: https://social.antefriguserat.de/index.php/FAQ
Source: https://social.antefriguserat.de/index.php/G%2BMM_Short_FAQ
G+MM Community: https://plus.google.com/communities/112164273001338979772
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Q: When is Google+ shutting down?
A: April 2, 2019. Five months earlier than originally announced.
March 7, 2019 for Google+ APIs, including Google+ Sign-in and integrations for web & mobile apps.
https://support.google.com/plus/answer/9195133
https://developers.google.com/+/api-shutdown
Q: Are any other Google services being shut down as well on April 2, 2019?
A: No.
This includes Gmail, Google Photos, Blogger, YouTube, Calendar, Google Drive, Google Docs, Hangouts, AdSense, and many, many other Google products which will NOT shut down on April 2, 2019.
Q: Where should I go?
A: There is no one answer.* The Google+ Mass Migration community can help you chose where to go, but you decide what fits best. Where your personal contacts go matters most.
Major alternatives are listed here: https://social.antefriguserat.de/index.php/Established_G%2B_Exodus_Communities
Q How do I know where people are going?
A: Some have used this form: https://goo.gl/forms/EnkYfrY9HYKkr7iy2
The results are posted here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1GYSUTGpmz-2trxhvNyEv_rnNF1GvEf4OW0Lct7KxEiY
Others are using #SignalFlare posts, and #googleplus and #gplusrefugee hashtags on their new sites.
Also check a user's About page or pinned posts on their streams for forwarding information. Create these yourself for others to find.
Q: Can I save my G+ content?
A: YES! Use the Friends+Me Google+ Exporter for best results: https://gplus-exporter.friendsplus.me
Other tools for archiving exist. Official Google Data Takeout can work but is problematic: https://takeout.google.com/settings/takeout/custom/plus_pages,circles,stream,plus_one,profile,plus_communities
Q: I have more data migration questions/issues?
A: See the Data Migration page: https://social.antefriguserat.de/index.php/Data_Migration_Process_and_Considerations
Q: What should I be doing as a G+ Community owner / moderator?
A: Communicate and coordinate with your community:
https://social.antefriguserat.de/index.php/Migrating_Google%2B_Communities
Q: Should I delete my Google+ account or Communities?
A: You could, but we don't suggest it. Doing so will remove all content you and others have made, making it much harder for others to save their work.
Q: Can I simply convert to a G Suite / Corporate Google+ account?
A: Short answer: No.
Long answer: https://social.antefriguserat.de/index.php/FAQ#Q:_Is_there_any_way_to_continue_using_Google.2B_after_the_sunset.3F
Q: Are other Google products shutting down / affected by this?
A: NO, other Google products will not be shut down at this time, only Google+. However some interactions may be experienced. See: https://social.antefriguserat.de/index.php/FAQ#Google_Products_and_Services
Q: What if I have more questions?
A: See the full FAQ: https://social.antefriguserat.de/index.php/FAQ
Source: https://social.antefriguserat.de/index.php/G%2BMM_Short_FAQ
G+MM Community: https://plus.google.com/communities/112164273001338979772
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Dankeschön lieber Edward, für diese aktualisierte Information!!
ReplyDeleteIch werde es öffentlich teilen...
Denn es scheint sehr wichtig...
Einige sind neuerdings überzeugt, dass G+ nicht schließen wird, sondern fortfährt... !?!?
Es ist sehr schade, denn diese Menschen werden unvorbereitet von dem G+ "Aus" überrascht sein. :-/
Dank an diese Community, für die wichtige Arbeit der Aufklärung!!! Beste Grüße : ))
And, if I understand the notices correctly, the Notifications widget at the top right of the Google page will disappear as of March 7.
ReplyDeleteSteve Vasta Best I can understand, Google have walked that back, and Notifications will work through the close of G+ on 2 April.
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