How to Migrate from Carrd (Step-by-Step Guide for 2026)

May 2, 2026·By UniLink Team

TL;DR:

Migrating from Carrd: copy your existing one-page site content ?†’ recreate on new platform ?†’ update bio URL on socials.
Carrd is a one-page site builder. Migrating to a bio link tool simplifies maintenance.
Free options: UniLink, Bio.link, Solo.to, Linktree.

Why Migrate from Carrd

Want bio-link-specific features (analytics, store, course blocks).
Want easier editing (no design from scratch).
Want free tier with no platform branding (Carrd's free has Carrd branding).
Want broader feature set without paying $19/year for Pro.

Step 1: Audit Your Carrd Page

1 Open your Carrd page (yourname.carrd.co or custom domain).

2 Document each section:

Headline / hero.
Buttons / links (title + URL).
Form (if any) ?†’ note destination email or webhook.
Image / video assets.
Custom code or embeds.
Theme colours / typography.

Step 2: Pick Replacement Platform

Use case	Best replacement
Bio link page	UniLink / Linktree / Bio.link
Portfolio / one-page site	Webflow / Framer / Wix
Newsletter signup landing	ConvertKit / Substack / your bio link tool
Pre-launch / "coming soon"	Any bio link tool with countdown

Step 3: Recreate Page

1 Sign up for new platform.

2 Use a template that matches your Carrd layout (or build from scratch).

3 Add buttons / sections matching Carrd content.

4 Re-add forms ??” update destination email or integration.

5 Match theme (colours, fonts) where possible.

6 Test from logged-out browser.

Step 4: Update Bio URLs

Update on Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, etc.

Step 5: Custom Domain Migration

If you used a custom domain on Carrd:

New platform usually supports custom domain (Pro tier).
Update DNS A / CNAME records to point to new platform.
Wait 24-48h for DNS propagation.
SSL certificate auto-issues on most platforms.

If your Carrd uses Pro custom domain ($19/year), check if new platform's custom domain pricing matches.

Step 6: Wind Down Carrd

Replace Carrd content with "Moved to..." link.
Or delete Carrd page after 30 days of monitoring.
Cancel Carrd Pro subscription if applicable.

Special Considerations

Forms with External Integrations

Carrd forms send to email, Mailchimp, ConvertKit, Zapier, etc. New platform's form may have different integration list. Document and reconfigure.

Custom Code / Embeds

Carrd Pro allows custom HTML / CSS / JS. New platforms may not support all. Test if any custom embeds break.

SEO / Search Rankings

If your Carrd page ranks for branded searches, migration may temporarily drop rankings while Google re-crawls. Use 301 redirect from Carrd domain to new domain (if both custom).

FAQ

How long does Carrd migration take?

30-90 minutes for typical bio-link-style page.

Can I export Carrd data?

Manually copy content. Carrd doesn't have a native export feature.

Will I lose form submissions?

Past submissions stay in Carrd's interface. New submissions go to new platform once URLs updated.

Best Carrd alternative for bio link?

UniLink ??” broader feature set, free with no platform branding.

Will my custom domain transfer easily?

Yes ??” update DNS records to point at new platform. SSL auto-issues.

Key Takeaways

Carrd migration: 30-90 min for typical page.
Document content + theme + integrations before starting.
Use 301 redirect if migrating between custom domains.
UniLink replaces Carrd for bio-link use cases on free.

Migrate from Carrd to UniLink (free)

UniLink: 60+ blocks, no platform branding, full analytics.

Try UniLink free ?†’