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Mastodon Social Network Beginner's Guide - From Server Selection to Daily Use

Kevin Stratvert via YouTube

Overview

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Learn to navigate and effectively use Mastodon, the privacy-focused decentralized social network, in this comprehensive beginner's tutorial. Master the process of selecting a server, understanding server ground rules, and creating an account. Explore essential features including mobile app installation, different feed types (Home, Explore, Local & Federated), and profile customization. Discover how to build your network by inviting and following other users, compose and interact with "toots" (messages), and manage notifications. Access helpful resources including server selection guidance at joinmastodon.org, mobile app recommendations, and tools for migrating your Twitter network using Fedifinder. Perfect for social media users seeking a more private, community-driven alternative to mainstream platforms.

Syllabus

Introduction
Choose a server
Server ground rules
Create account
Get phone app
Feeds: Home, Explore, Local & Federated
Edit profile
Invite and follow people
Writing toots / messages
Interact with posts
Notifications
Wrap up

Taught by

Kevin Stratvert

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