How to create a server in Mastodon

In Mastodon we stay on a server with a specific theme and rules. However, we can also create our own server, also called a "stay", to have full control of it. If you are interested in this option, we will show you how to create a server in Mastodon

Creating your own server on Mastodon can be done in 2 ways Using both you will spend money, but one is easier than the other. The easy way is to hire a website that is in charge of configuring your server as you indicate.You simply pay him to set it up. On the other hand, you can manually create and configure the server, although this is only recommended for users with advanced computer skills.

However, as we are interested in creating our own server so that any user can do it, we will focus on the first way: how to create a server in Mastodon through a web external.

We will have someone else configure and maintain it. One of the most used web pages for this type of assignment is Masto.host, although you can also use Spacebear, Fedi Monster or Cloudplane, among others. Depending on the size and needs of your server, you must choose between different plans that will vary in price This depends on each website.

After selecting the domain for which you have paid, or a subdomain provided by the web page that is in charge of the server, you will have to configure your server.From Mastodon's preferences, that is, the nut icon, configure it by accessing as administrator First write its name, then the description, then the visual settings and then continue with the other details or configuration options, such as the open registration permit or the information that will be shown to each user. You decide what your server will be like.

How to be part of a Mastodon community

It is possible that you are not interested in how to create a server in Mastodon and you simply want to join an already created community. In this case, below we will show you how to be part of a community on Mastodon and move to others, in case you want to change servers.

As we indicated at the beginning of the article, Mastodon is divided into servers with specific themes and rules. From this link you can see some of the most followed servers, but you will also find others in forums or web pages.If you are browsing servers from the Mastodon list in the previous link, you can enter one by clicking on Create account, under the one that interests you However, to enter some servers you will need to request an account for the administrator to give you permission to join.

On the other hand, to access another private server, you must know the web address to reach it and create an account as directed by its administrator r. Since creating a server on Mastodon, and maintaining it, involves spending money, administrators may require you to pay to enter their instance.

Finally, we will tell you how to change your server on Mastodon The first thing to do is create an account on the new server. Then, go to the preferences of your new account and select "Migrate from a different account".In this section, enter your old account and create an alias for your new account. Remember or write down your alias because you will have to enter it in the next step.

Go back to your old account, which is hosted on the server you are no longer interested in. Go into account preferences and select “Move to another account”. Enter the nickname of your new account and the password of your old account to finally move your Mastodon account to another server. And in Mastodon you can only be on a server with the same account.

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