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==What is the Fediverse?==

===What does "Fediverse" even mean?===

===And what does "federated" mean?===

===Why use the Fediverse instead of some other social media platform?===

===Who is the Fediverse for?===

===What is the Fediverse not?===

==How do I join the Fediverse?==

===Which server software should I choose?===

===Which instance should I join?===

Things to consider, when choosing an instance:
* topic, local community or general
* moderation
** safe space vs. tavern
** policy of blocking scrapers, mirrors, capitalist instances, ...
* size
* name/url (will be part of your handle)
* ownership (server location, infrastructure, administration, finance, longevity)

===Can I switch instances later?===

===What client apps should I use?===

===What do I do with my new account?===

==How do I use the Fediverse?==

===Why is my home timeline empty?===

===Where do I find people to follow?===

===Can I follow hashtags and groups?===

===How can people find my account?===

===How do I set up my profile?===

===What should I post first?===

===What settings should I change?===

===How can I build up my followers?===

===What cool features should I try?===

===What does this feature do?===

==What else is there to know?==

===Hosting and administering your own instance===

===Moderation===

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