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=Register for an account= | =Register for an account= | ||
[[File:Mastodon instance screenshot.png|thumb]] | [[File:Mastodon instance screenshot.png|thumb]] | ||
So you have decided to get a Mastodon account and found an instance you want to join.<br> | |||
Registering for an account all you need is a working email address and a password. | |||
==Profile name== | ==Profile name== | ||
Choose a profile name. This will be part of the handle you'll be found under.<br> | |||
In this case the chosen profile name is PaulaToThePeople and the handle will be @PaulaToThePeople@climatejustce.social. <br> | |||
You can choose a different ''display name'' than your profile name. | |||
==Email address== | ==Email address== | ||
Enter your email address. It's important you remember which one you chose and that you have access to the address. | |||
==Password== | ==Password== | ||
Choose a strong password. It's best to use a generated password and store it in a password manager like KeePass.<br> | |||
You'll have to enter the password twice to make sure there is no typo in it. | |||
==Server rules== | ==Server rules== | ||
To create an account you have to agree to the server rules. Read them carefully as you have to follow them and the other people on the instance have to too. <br> | |||
So don't just make sure you are okay with them, but also that you want others to behave accordingly. | |||
==Confirmation email== | ==Confirmation email== | ||
When you hit "register" you'll be sent a confirmation email. In that email there will be a link you have to click to confirm your email address and unlock your account.<br> | |||
Check your spam folder if you don't get the email. | |||
=What Mastodon looks like for new users= | =What Mastodon looks like for new users= | ||
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==Follow suggestions== | ==Follow suggestions== | ||
[[File:Mastodon follow suggestions.png|thumb|x500px]] | [[File:Mastodon follow suggestions.png|thumb|x500px]] | ||
The first thing you'll see, when you open Mastodon after creating your account, will be some follow suggestions.<br> | |||
These are based on who other people on your instance follow. | |||
==Empty Interface== | ==Empty Interface== | ||
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===Invite people=== | ===Invite people=== | ||
[[Category:Draft]] | |||