> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://pindocs.jackalprotocol.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Migrate from Piñata

> Jackal Pin supports migration from other IPFS providers

<Steps>
  <Step title="Grab CID from Piñata File">
    First, you must access your Piñata account and grab the CID of the files/collections you would like to import to Jackal Pin.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/test-1f221df8/i5glYxYtfc1hfTiV/images/cid-piniata.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=i5glYxYtfc1hfTiV&q=85&s=a2e30336c72fbe6c05297a0930faaa0c" width="2940" height="1104" data-path="images/cid-piniata.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Upload to Pin">
    To upload to Pin, you must paste the CID (refer to step 1) into the text box.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/test-1f221df8/i5glYxYtfc1hfTiV/images/uploading-pin.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=i5glYxYtfc1hfTiV&q=85&s=e03a2f6058b3c901679a166937caeede" width="2940" height="1594" data-path="images/uploading-pin.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Verify Migration">
    Done! Now you should see your cloned files and collections, stored on Jackal Pin.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/test-1f221df8/i5glYxYtfc1hfTiV/images/ipfs-collection.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=i5glYxYtfc1hfTiV&q=85&s=76a74189f46ed1c85e0dd54660bdcca5" width="2940" height="610" data-path="images/ipfs-collection.png" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Using Your Collection CID

Once you've successfully uploaded your collection, you can use the CID in various ways:

* **For NFT Assets**: Use the collection CID to reference your entire asset folder in NFT projects
* **In NFT Metadata Files**: Include the CID in your NFT metadata JSON files to link to images and other assets
* **For NFT Marketplaces**: Use the CID when minting or listing NFTs on platforms like [Stargaze](https://www.stargaze.zone).
* **For NFT Smart Contracts**: Reference the CID in your smart contracts for on-chain verification of assets
* **For NFT Galleries**: Create decentralized galleries that display your NFT collections using the CID

The CID serves as a permanent, content-addressed identifier for your entire NFT collection, ensuring your digital assets remain accessible and verifiable on the IPFS network for collectors and marketplaces.

### Files stored locally

If you have your files stored locally, you can refer to: [Import Collection](/import-collection)