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{{Infobox |title=GoToSocial |website=docs.gotosocial.org |instance=gts.superseriousbusiness.org}}
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GoToSocial is a microblogging service and one of the [[Special:MyLanguage/What is the Fediverse?|Fediverse]]'s replacements for Twitter.<br>
GoToSocial is a microblogging service and one of the {{Internal link |target=Fediverse |link-name=Fediverse}}'s replacements for Twitter.<br>
It is just a server though, without a frontend, which means you have to use Tusky or Pinafore to use it.
It is just a server though, without a frontend, which means you have to use Tusky, Elk, or another Mastodon-compatible [[Apps|app]] to use it.


== What does GoToSocial feel like? ==
== What does GoToSocial feel like? ==


Since you use it with Tusky or Pinafore it feels exactly like [[Special:MyLanguage/What is Mastodon?|Mastodon]] when using one of these apps.<br>
Since you use it with Tusky or Elk it feels exactly like {{Internal link |target=Mastodon |link-name=Mastodon}} when using one of these apps.<br>
There are just a few little differences.
There are just a few little differences.
Your profile and public posts also have a read-only web view which is simpler than the web view on Mastodon.


== What are some advantages over Twitter, Mastodon & Co? ==
== What are some advantages over Twitter, Mastodon & Co? ==
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With GoToSocial you have a character limit of 5000 by default - the admin can change that.<br>
With GoToSocial you have a character limit of 5000 by default - the admin can change that.<br>
Same goes for the default limit for poll options (6) and other limits.
Same goes for the default limit for poll options (6) and other limits.
The web view loads a lot faster than on Mastodon.
For admins, GoToSocial uses less storage, memory and other resources than Mastodon, so it can run on less powerful systems.


{{Comparison of microblogging services}}
{{Comparison of microblogging services}}


== Further Reading ==
== Further Reading ==
 
{{Getting started links}}
[[Special:MyLanguage/How do I get an account?|How do I get an account?]] <br>
[[Special:MyLanguage/Getting started with your Fediverse account|Getting started with your Fediverse account]] <br>
[[Special:MyLanguage/Best practices|Best practices]] <br>
[[Special:MyLanguage/GoToSocial|GoToSocial]] - the advanced page on GoToSocial


== External links ==
== External links ==
''Main article: [[Fediverse weblinks#GoToSocial|GoToSocial weblinks]]
''Main article: {{Internal link |target=Fediverse weblinks#GoToSocial |link-name=GoToSocial weblinks}}


* [http://docs.gotosocial.org Documentation]
* [http://docs.gotosocial.org Documentation]
{{Category |category=What is}} {{Category |category=GoToSocial}} {{Category |category=Beginners guide}} {{Category |category=What are Fediverse projects?}}
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Latest revision as of 16:48, 12 November 2024

Other languages:

GoToSocial logo
GoToSocial
Website docs.gotosocial.org
Official instance gts.superseriousbusiness.org
List of instances fediverse.observer

GoToSocial is a microblogging service and one of the Fediverse's replacements for Twitter.
It is just a server though, without a frontend, which means you have to use Tusky, Elk, or another Mastodon-compatible app to use it.

What does GoToSocial feel like?

Since you use it with Tusky or Elk it feels exactly like Mastodon when using one of these apps.
There are just a few little differences.

Your profile and public posts also have a read-only web view which is simpler than the web view on Mastodon.

What are some advantages over Twitter, Mastodon & Co?

With GoToSocial you have a character limit of 5000 by default - the admin can change that.
Same goes for the default limit for poll options (6) and other limits.

The web view loads a lot faster than on Mastodon.

For admins, GoToSocial uses less storage, memory and other resources than Mastodon, so it can run on less powerful systems.


Comparison of microblogging services
Twitter Threads Mastodon Ecko Pleroma Akkoma GNU Social GoToSocial Firefish Misskey
character limit 280 500 500 admin decision 3000
feed algorithmic algorithmic chronological
reach far far familiar


Further Reading


External links

Main article: GoToSocial weblinks

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