OwlCrate logo
OwlCrate logo

All articles

General Nest Information

What is the Nest? How to create an account, previous app data, etc.

What is The Nest?

The Nest is a first-of-its-kind community app, 100% free for everyone!. It is powered by OwlCrate but run by incredible community members like the Words & Whimsy and Bookish Bestie book club moderators. You can find the OwlCrate app in the Googlr Pla

How do I join the new Nest Community?

You can join the new Nest HERE on desktop or mobile. You can also download the new OwlCrate app on Google Play (Android) and in the App Store (iOS).

Will my current Nest Login automatically carry over or do I need to create a new account?

You will need to create a new account. The details you use to log into your OwlCrate account on owlcrate.com and/or the login you use for the previous OwlCrate app won't automatically be the login credentials for the new app. You create a new Nest ac

I tried logging in with my OwlCrate credentials but it is saying I don’t have an account.

The Nest app is completely separate from the OwlCrate website and customer accounts. While you can use the same email address for the app as you do with your OwlCrate account, it is not automatically set up. You still need to create an account in the

The app is asking me for my first and last name - I don’t want to provide this but I can’t add my username.

You don’t have to provide your full name, but the last name field must be filled.  You can put your username in the first name slot and then a character, emoji or number as the last name or split your username across the first and last name slots.

Will I lose the badges I earned in the previous app?

We will be manually adding all the legacy owl badges and some other badges to all Nesties that had badges in the previous app. Some badges, such as Top Contributor, won’t be moved since these will automatically be awarded when you reach a milestone o

Will previous chat history/messages be in the new app?

Unfortunately, no - but on a positive note, our new app will have a group chat feature with up to 9 people!

How long will the old app be accessible?

You will be able to access the old app until Friday, June 27, 2025. After that, OwlCrate Legacy will be shut down, and you can uninstall it.

What are the main differences between the old and new app?

Our new app is better than ever!. You will now have:

Who do I contact in the Nest if I need help?

You can reach out to Amber, Anna Reads, or Elizabeth DJ on The Nest. Additionally, if you head to the “Readers Resources” space, we have a chat section called “Requests / Questions” where you can drop any questions. For more questions about the app,