Complete Pocket Import Guide

Step-by-step instructions to migrate your entire Pocket library to LinkCrypt in under 5 minutes. Preserve all your links, tags, and metadata.

Time Sensitive: Pocket deletes all data after October 8, 2025. Export your library now!

Quick Migration (5 minutes)

1

Export from Pocket

Download your library as a CSV file

2

Sign Up to LinkCrypt

Magic link authentication, no passwords needed

3

Import & Enjoy

Upload your file and watch your library come alive

1 Export Your Data from Pocket

How to Export:

  1. Go to getpocket.com/export
  2. Sign in to your Pocket account
  3. Choose the CSV export format (Pocket's only export option)
  4. Click "Export" and wait for the download link to arrive in your email
  5. Open the email from Pocket and download the file
  6. Save the file somewhere you'll remember (Desktop or Downloads)

What Gets Exported:

  • ✅ All saved links and articles
  • ✅ Original titles and descriptions
  • ✅ Your personal tags
  • ✅ Favorite/starred status
  • ✅ Save dates and timestamps
  • ✅ Archive vs unread status

Note: Pocket's export includes everything. No data loss during migration!

2 Sign Up to LinkCrypt

Magic Link Authentication:

  1. Visit getlinkcrypt.com
  2. Click "Get Started" on the homepage
  3. Enter your email address
  4. Check your email for the magic link
  5. Click the link to instantly sign in

Why Magic Links? No passwords to remember, more secure, and faster than traditional signup forms.

What You Get:

  • ✅ Free trial with full features
  • ✅ Import unlimited Pocket links
  • ✅ Advanced search with filters
  • ✅ Unlimited personal tags
  • ✅ Export capabilities (no lock-in)
  • ✅ Cross-platform web access

Start free, upgrade when you're ready. No credit card required for import.

3 Import Your Pocket Library

Import Process:

  1. Once signed in, look for the menu button (three lines)
  2. Click "Import Links" from the dropdown
  3. Drag and drop or select your Pocket export file
  4. Click "Upload and Import"
  5. Watch the magic happen!
  6. If your batch is large our engine will crawl over your links, add thumbnails and other metadata

Import Time: Most libraries import in 30-60 seconds. Very large libraries may take 2-5 minutes.

After Import:

  • ✅ All links appear in your library
  • ✅ Tags are preserved and searchable
  • ✅ Search works immediately
  • ✅ Try advanced filters like tag:javascript
  • ✅ Favorites are marked and easily accessible
  • ✅ Everything is private to your account

Try searching: domain:github.com tag:tutorial

Troubleshooting Common Issues

"My Pocket export failed"

Very large libraries sometimes timeout. Try again in a few hours when Pocket servers are less busy.

"Import seems stuck"

Large files take time. Don't refresh the page. If stuck for 10+ minutes, try importing in smaller batches.

"Some tags are missing"

Pocket's CSV export includes all your saved links, tags, and metadata for complete migration.

"Can I import multiple times?"

Yes! LinkCrypt detects duplicates and won't import the same link twice. Safe to re-import if needed.

"What about browser bookmarks?"

LinkCrypt also imports browser bookmark HTML files. Export from Chrome/Firefox and import the same way.

Need Help?

Email us at [email protected] with your export file attached. We'll personally help you migrate.

Success Stories

Sarah M.

"Migrated 8,000 links in 3 minutes. All my research tags came over perfectly!"

David K.

"LinkCrypt's search is so much better than Pocket ever was. Found all my JavaScript tutorials instantly."

Maria L.

"Love the simple focus. No social or reader features that i never use - just pure links."

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Free import • 5-minute migration • All metadata preserved