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Joining the Fediverse is not quite as straight forward as joining other social media platforms - but it's not hard either, if we explain it well.
There is not one central website where you create an account and that's it, instead you have to make some choices first. This might seem daunting at first, but making an informed decision can make a big difference.
Basically you choose a server software based on what look and feel you want to experience in the Fediverse. Then you pick a server based on it's name, theme, rules and moderation quality.
- Which server software should I choose?
- Which instance should I join?
- Can I switch instances later?
- What client apps should I use?
- What do I do with my new account?
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| How do I use the Fediverse?
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Usage very much depends on the server software you chose. Use the search field of this wiki to find an article about the software you chose and you'll find some usage tips there.
Below we list some of the common questions, that are independent of the software.
- 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?
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| What else is there to know?
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This wiki has a lot more articles about everything related to the Fediverse.
For example:
- Hosting and administering your own instance
- Moderation
- About this wiki
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