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* If you want an instance local to where you live check out the [[Local instances]].
* If you want an instance local to where you live check out the [[Local instances]].
* If you want a special interest instance check out the [[Special interest instances]].
* If you want an instance based on an interest of yours check out the [[Special interest instances]].
* Otherwise go to the list of instances of your desired software (e.g. on the [https://fediverse.observer/ Fediverse Observer]) and go e.g. by instance size (users).
* There is also a list of themed servers at [https://fediverse.party/en/portal/servers Fediverse Party].
* Another site where you can see instances based on size, themes & languages is [https://www.fediverse.to/ To The Fediverse!].
* If you want an instance of a certain software project check out [https://fediverse.observer/ Fediverse Observer]. There you can then go by e.g. instance size.
** If you don't know what software you want to use yet you might want to go back to [[What are Fediverse projects?]].
** If you don't know what software you want to use yet you might want to go back to [[What are Fediverse projects?]].
* Advanced reading: [[How to explore instances]].


Once you found an instance, before you create an account, make sure you get familiar with the instance rules and are okay with them. <br>
Once you found an instance, before you create an account, make sure you get familiar with the instance rules and are okay with them. <br>