Mastodon skyrocketed in popularity after Elon Musk acquired Twitter.
Eugen Rochko founded it in 2016 after being unhappy with Twitter.
Since its launch, the app has received mixed reviews.
Due to the recent spike in traffic, you need to anticipate slowness on some servers.
For example, verification emails can take a few minutes to arrive, and they could end up in your spam.
That said, there are multiple servers on the platform, so you can join a less popular one to avoid delays.
In this guide you will learn how to create an account or join Mastodon, what it is and whether you need a separate registration on each server.
- What is Mastodon?
- How to join Mastodon
- Do I need a separate registration on every server on Mastodon?
What is Mastodon?
Mastodon is a free and open source decentralized social media platform.
It was started in 2016 by Eugen Rochko, who didn’t like the direction of Twitter.
He believes that instant global communication is too important to belong to one company.
Therefore, he aims to develop a microblogging product that does not belong to a central authority.
As of the end of 2022, Mastodon has over 1 million monthly active users.
It became popular thanks to Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter.
Many users are looking for Twitter alternatives or simply following the crowd.
How to join Mastodon
To join Mastodon, you need to download the app or visit joinmastodon.org/servers and choose a server to join.
Once you’ve selected a server to join, you need to create an account to join.
Creating an account requires you to verify your email address and allow the app to access your account.
Unlike other social media platforms, Mastodon does not have a personal login.
Once you register a server, you cannot join another server with the same account.
Step 1: Download the app and choose the server to join
- Download Mastodon on the App Store, Google Play Store, or visit joinmastodon.org/servers.
- On the Mastodon app, tap the “Sign Up” button.
- Choose a free host to join (no invitation required).
Note: Make sure joining the server is not only for invitees, otherwise you will have to register to join.
Try to join a less crowded server (one that doesn’t have too many users).
Step 2: Register an account and verify your email
- On the login page, select “Sign Up”.
- Choose a display name and a username.
- Enter your email address and choose a password.
- Agree to the privacy policy and click the “Sign Up” button.
- Go to your email and click the verification link to verify your email.
Note: The email verification link may take a few minutes to arrive if the server is overloaded.
Step 3: Grant Mastodon permission and start using the app
- After you have verified your email, open the Mastodon app and select the server you just joined.
- Tap the “Next” button followed by “Authorize”.
- Start using Mastodon (e.g. browse community posts, follow users and create your first post).
Once you’ve allowed Mastodon to access your account, you’ll be able to use the app.
Select the “Community” tab to browse server posts.
On Mastodon, you will have access to all its features as long as you have joined a server.
It can be any server and it doesn’t have to be universal.
Do I need a separate registration on every server on Mastodon?
Yes, you need a separate registration on every server on Mastodon to view their community posts.
Mastodon is different from other social media platforms because it does not have a single signup.
If you want to join other servers, you need to create a separate account for them.
This will give you the @server control code next to your display name.
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