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One of the most under-used features of Mastodon is audio. You can attach audio files to your posts, they can be in MP3, OGG, WAV, FLAC, AAC, M4A or 3GP formats. They can be any length, as long as the file size is under 40 megabytes (some servers may have even higher limits).
I've attached an example audio file to this post, you should be able to play it on most interfaces and apps.
(Music is "Modern Technology" by Mokka Music, used under Creative Commons Attribution licence)
There's an alternative version of Mastodon called "Mastodon Glitch Edition" (aka "glitch-soc" or just "Glitch"). Glitch is totally compatible with normal Mastodon, but adds experimental new features.
For example, Glitch instances let the admin alter the character limit, allow local posting, text formatting and lots of other stuff.
Many features in Glitch have eventually made their way into normal Mastodon after proving themselves stable and useful.
You can find out more at:
If you run your own Mastodon instance you can switch to Glitch, and switch back again if you don't like it.
(You may be wondering how this post is so long? It's because FediTips is on an instance that uses Glitch, and the instance character limit has been extended to 1000.)
#FediTips #MastoTips #Fediverse #Mastodon #Glitch #GlitchSoc
📰 New blog post: How to choose a Mastodon/Fediverse server nevillepark.ca/2023/07/01/how-…
Finally got this post out!
A lot of the servers I recommended in a previous post have since shat the bed, so instead I decided to write about what to look for in a fedi server, what to ask the admin, and some red flags.
You don't have to use Mastodon through an app!
Every server has its own website where you can log in and use all its features. The web interface is excellent, and it usually gets the latest features before the apps do.
Your server's website address will usually be the same as its name, for example the website for the server kind.social is at kind.social
The website works on both computers and phones. (If you're using the phone version, click # to see the search box.)
Be More Kind
We're a generalist server consisting heavily of queer, disabled, and neurodivergent users. We strive to foster a genuinely enjoyable shared social experience, and we hope to make you feel welcome!Mastodon hosted on kind.social
This is a brilliant release from the National Federation of the Blind about why they are scaling back #Twitter and how they have embraced the #Fediverse by coming to #Mastodon.
They truly understand the benefits and the culture here which promotes the engagement of #blind people. nfb.org/about-us/press-room/na…
@nationsblind #feditips
They truly understand the benefits and the culture here which promotes the engagement of #blind people. nfb.org/about-us/press-room/na…
@nationsblind #feditips
National Federation of the Blind Moves Away from Twitter, Establishes Mastodon Server and Account | National Federation of the Blind
Baltimore, Maryland (May 4, 2023): In light of recent events, including the laying off of Twitter’s entire accessibility team and changes to its API that have broken accessible Twitter clients used by our community, the National Federation of the Bli…nfb.org
Mastodon v4.1.0 got released today!
Some awesome additions that people have been after for a while now:
- Add support for importing/exporting server-wide domain blocks
- Ensure exact match is the first result in hashtag searches
- Add support for editing media description and focus point of already-sent posts
- Add listing of followed hashtags
And the list of fixes inbound with this version is monstrous.
This is great to see, but please keep in mind that your particular instance will need to be updated to this version so not all instances will update at the same time.
Some apps may also need to be updated in order to support these new features.
github.com/mastodon/mastodon/r…
#Mastodon #Update #MastodonTips #FediTips
Release v4.1.0 · mastodon/mastodon
Changelog Added Add support for importing/exporting server-wide domain blocks (enbylenore, ClearlyClaire, dariusk, ClearlyClaire) Add listing of followed hashtags (connorshea) Add support for edit...GitHub
If you've been waiting for full-text #search on #Mastodon, please go to #TootFinder and sign in. The more the merrier.
tootfinder.ch/
Thanks to @buercher for building it.
It's opt-in, not opt-out. It respects Mastodon culture and doesn't index accounts that don't sign in.
That means the index might be small if we don't spread the word.
Direct Messages on Mastodon are probably one of the most confusing things for new users as they aren't really like messages on other platforms.
I have done my best to explain what they are in a few minutes for you all here. Check it out and let me know if it helps.
More tips still to come so stay tuned.
Please give it a #boost if you can to help spread the knowledge around the Fediverse. 
#FediTips #twittermigration #youtube #DirectMessages #DMs
How To Create and View Direct Messages on Mastodon
Direct Messages on Mastodon are very different to what you may have experienced on other platforms like Twitter. They are usually one the harder things to ex...YouTube
I love seeing all the new members joining the platform, but this does mean that with more people, you may feel the need to #mute or #block an account on #Mastodon. That is fine, your experience on this platform should be dictated by you and you alone.
So, I made this short guide to help you better navigate how to use this feature.
Please give it a #boost if you can to help spread the knowledge around the Fediverse.:ablobcatrave:
#FediTips #MastodonTips #YouTube
youtu.be/X3L4FxyTZYc
How to Mute and Block Accounts on Mastodon
Occasionally, you may feel the need to mute or block an account on Mastodon. That is completely fine, your experience on this platform should be dictated by ...YouTube
I still haven't run out of tips to share... 
Lists are a feature many are used to from the Bird Site, but they function differently here. They are a great tool for you to make your own custom timelines.
Check out this short guide video on what lists are as well as how to set them up for yourself.
Yet again, thanks for the #boosts and subs. I love the culture of sharing here. 
#lists #feditips #twittermigration #youtube
How To Use Lists in Mastodon
Lists are a great way to create your own personal timelines for smaller (or larger) groups of the people you follow.Its super useful for maybe having a feed ...YouTube
I shared a video earlier in this thread about how to #migrate your account to another server and ensuring your followers come along for the ride, but how do you move other data such as the people you follow, mute or block?
This video walks through this process step by step to make it as seamless for you as possible.
Yet again, thanks for all the boosts and extra thanks to those that subbed to my channel. 
youtu.be/bjzetO-zl3Q
#twittermigration #twitterexodus #Feditips #youtube
How to Move Data Between Mastodon Accounts
Moving accounts on Mastodon is a relatively easy process to do - See the link below - but being able to migrate the list of people you are following, muting ...YouTube
Seeing a little too much #Caturday in your feed? Want to hide #spoilers for a TV Show until you see the episode?
#Filters are easy to set up and customise on #Mastodon. This short video walks through how to use them step by step to make it as easy as possible for you to manage your feeds.
As always, thanks in advance for the boosts, and a sub to my channel would mean a lot, I am aiming for 1000 subs. 😜👍
#twittermigration #twitterexodus #Youtube #feditips
How To Use Filters on Mastodon to Hide Content
If you are seeing too much of a particular piece of content on Mastodon, a filter is an easy way to put a block on it for a set period of time without needin...YouTube
Another day, another video.
A lot of us already have a large #Twitter #Network and would love to be able to easily search #Mastodon for them to fill out our network here.
The #Fedifinder site helps make this a reality and it recently got some updates.
This video walks through the steps to #Migrate your network across in minutes.
As always, any boosts are appreciated to spread the word... And a sub would be lovely. 😜 #twittermigration #twitterexodus #youtube #feditips
How To Easily Find Your Twitter Network on Mastodon
The Fedifinder service - https://fedifinder.glitch.me/ - is a great site that can make locating your existing network from Twitter on Mastodon significantly ...YouTube
Yet another short video to add to the list of guides.
This one covers how to make use of the Advanced Web Interface to really tailor your web experience for #Mastodon.
For those that are used to things like #tweetdeck or the app #tweeten on Windows, this will be very familiar to you. And best of all, it is built right into Mastodon natively.
As always, boosts are appreciated to get the message out to all the newcomers.
#twittermigration #twitterexodus #feditips
youtu.be/I4l9FjzGywc
How to Use the Advanced Web Interface for Mastodon - Tweetdeck Style
A lot of people love using Tweetdeck for Twitter and would love something similar to get the most out of Mastodon. I am happy to report that this functionali...YouTube
This seems to be becoming a habit of mine now as I begin to use Mastodon more and continue to learn more about it each day.
This one covers the options available to you when posting content such as Alt Text and Content Warnings but also talks about language settings and using filters to tidy up your timelines.
Any boosts will be greatly appreciated so we can help everyone get the most out of Mastodon.
#twittermigration #MastodonTips #accessibility #language #feditips
How to Compose a Post on Mastodon (all the options)
Whilst Mastodon is similar to other social media services, there are some really cool features available as part of Mastodon that can help you make your post...YouTube
OK, well this is getting far more interesting for me! 😎
Given the open nature of the #ActivityPub protocol, it is possible to pull in the Instagram alternative, Pixelfed, into your Mastodon Home Timeline.
This is great for those looking for an alternative to Instagram, but not wanting to use yet another app.
Here is another short video on how this works and how you can use it yourself!
#twittermigration #twitterexodus #Instagram #Pixelfed #feditips
How To Add Pixelfed Feeds to your Mastodon Timeline - Instagram Replacement
Most of us think of a Twitter replacement when we think of Mastodon, but it is capable of being far more than that courtesy of the federated nature of Mastod...YouTube
Following on from this Initial Mastodon Guide, I have been seeing a lot of people asking for tips on how to find people and content to fill in their Home Timeline.
I decided to make a follow up video on how to best use search and also cover why sometimes you don't get the results you expect.
Any boosts will be appreciated to help others improve their Mastodon experience.
#TwitterExodus #TwitterMigration #Search #feditips
How to Find and Follow People and Content on Mastodon
Most people join up to Mastodon and then have difficulty finding people and content to follow and fill out their home timeline with. This guide shows you how...YouTube
For those that joined #Mastodon and grabbed the first server they could find, but would prefer to #migrate to a different one, I created a short guide on how to do this quickly and easily.
It also allows you to easily move any followers across to your new profile and leaves a redirection on your old profile for those that find it.😁👍
And be sure to check out the threaded replies for more tips. I will continue to add more. 👍🏼
#twitterexodus #twittermigration #feditips
youtu.be/BpI-SplOXVE
How To Easily Migrate your Mastodon Account to Another Server without losing your Followers
You have Signed up to Mastodon, but after using it for a bit and understanding it better, you have chosen to make the switch to another server as your main o...YouTube
A little known feature of #Mastodon is the ability to create your own personal notes about an account.
This is a great way to potentially remind yourself why you follow particular accounts (or just about any other reason you can think of).
Also, these notes are private. The account does not know what you have written down, nor the fact that you have even made these notes.
Please #boost to help spread the knowledge around your networks. ☺️
#MastodonTips #Feditips #Notes
youtu.be/npoBM9Ev2CQ
How to Use the Notes Feature on Mastodon
Once you begin following accounts on Mastodon, you can use the Personal Notes feature to help you keep track of why you followed a particular account (or any...YouTube
I've been looking for a good way of describinng comics in alt text and found a nice article about it written by a screen reader user
veroniiiica.com/2018/11/29/how…
I thought you might find it interesting!
It made me want to do a pinned post to describe how my recurring characters looks without having to repeat it in all images if it's not relevant, smart and convenient!
Heads up for fans of the #Metatext #Mastodon app
- its lead developer @metabolist has stopped updating it, for health reasons.
If someone else would like to help out, please email them at info@metabolist.org
mastodon.social/@metabolist/10…
Web: metabolist.org/
If your instance is blocking an instance with folks you'd like to still read, you can add any Mastodon account to your feed reader (I like NetNewsWire myself) by using the following formula:
#feditips #rss #mastodontips #feeds #fediverse #twittermigration #migration
I'm not blind or have impaired vision, so take this with a grain of salt (feel free to correct me), but people who put nondescript one sentence alt texts are almost worse than those who put no alt text.
At least if I'm about to boost a picture without, glitch-soc will warn me about it. If a picture has an alt text like "screenshot of my tweet", that's less than useless but it will slip through the alt text detector.
Write good alt text ffs. Describe the picture. Not a title or a TLDR, a proper description. If it's text, copy the text into the image description. If it's selfies, don't write "a selfie of me", describe your selfies. Describe film scenes, descripe paintings, descripe charts and infographics. You have, on this instance at least, 1500 characters to describe your pictures. Do it.
And if 1500 isn't enough, you can add a second picture to keep describing it.
#feditips #accessibility #alttext
If you want to "close" your DMs on Mastodon, it's really easy to do -- via the web client.
Go to your Preferences, to Accounts, then to Notifications. Put a check next to "Block direct messages from people you don't follow."
No es norma pero se va convirtiendo en convención: nuestros fediversantes ciegos no suelen personalizar su avatar, les queda el predeterminado (imagen adjunta).
Tiene lógica y está chido porque nos permite identificar de un vistazo cuando conversamos con quien tiene esa discapacidad.
Les invito a que, si no son ciegos, personalicen su avatar tan pronto como puedan.
#EsViernesDeSeguirA @blindscribe @jaguarunileiro
#FF #FollowFriday
#FediTips #Accesibilidad #Accessibility #Blind #Ceguera
I have version 1.1 of "The many branches of the Fediverse" ready for you. 😄
Thank you to everyone who pitched in with suggestions of improvement (all visible in the thread).
You can download PNG and PDF versions on my blog post, which also has a bit more info and links to the applications.
Download for free and use as you please. Preferably to spread the word about the benefits of federated publishing and local instances. 😊
The many branches of the Fediverse
As more and more people are asking me about Mastodon I felt a need for a picture to point at, showcasing how the software known as Mastodon fits into the much larger concept of the Fediverse.Per Axbom (axbom.com)
It's Friday and version 1.2 of "The many branches of the Fediverse" is published. Thanks everyone for your interest and engagement.
There is a changelog at the bottom of the post with more info, and you are welcome to download hi-res PNG and PDF versions of the diagram.
Do feel free to use this visual in any way you like, in your presentations, publish in your own spaces, etceteras. I'm just glad if you find it useful.
The many branches of the Fediverse
As more and more people are asking me about Mastodon I felt a need for a picture to point at, showcasing how the software known as Mastodon fits into the much larger concept of the Fediverse.Per Axbom (axbom.com)
You may be aware that there is something called the #Fediverse.
But do you know about all the different types of applications that run on the Fediverse?
I made this visual to give myself and others something to point at when explaining "the big picture".
You may be surprised by how many services beyond Mastodon there are to explore.
Download it for free here and use as you please:
axbom.com/fediverse/
That post also has links to all the different applications.
The many branches of the Fediverse
As more and more people are asking me about Mastodon I felt a need for a picture to point at, showcasing how the software known as Mastodon fits into the much larger concept of the Fediverse.Per Axbom (axbom.com)
Are you using Mastodon through a computer?
Do you wish there was a multi-column TweetDeck-style interface?
There is! It's called the "advanced web interface" and you can activate it any time you want. It lets you add many specialised columns, subscribe to hashtags and all kinds of stuff suited to large wide displays.
Log into the website, go to Preferences > Enable Advanced Web Interface, tick the box and click "Save Changes".
(To restore the default single column interface, do the same thing but untick the box instead.)
This used to be the default interface on Mastodon, and very old articles about the platform will have screenshots of the multicolumn interface.
#MastoTips #Mastodon #TweetDeck #FediTips #Interface
There has recently been a huge rush of people trying out Mastodon. I love it. This is also noticeable in the number of people reading my earlier Mastodon Guide. I wanted to take this opportunity to provide a brief list of usage tips that I wish I had at hand when first setting up my Mastodon home.
10 quick Mastodon tips:
axbom.com/mastodon-tips/
10 quick Mastodon tips
There has recently been a huge rush of people trying out Mastodon. This is also noticeable in the number of people reading my earlier Mastodon Guide.Per Axbom (axbom.com)
The Firefox "Mastodon - Simplified Federation!" is helpful as it makes following people on other instances when browsing those instances' websites a much smoother task. It automatically enters your handle/server & actions it on your account. addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firef… #FediTips #tips
Mastodon – Simplified Federation! – Get this Extension for 🦊 Firefox (en-US)
Download Mastodon – Simplified Federation! for Firefox. Simplifies following or interacting with other users on remote Mastodon instances in the Fediverse.addons.mozilla.org
The free open source livestreaming platform OwnCast has set up a demo server at:
It currently runs a loop of videos by people who self-host their livestreams using OwnCast, along with short videos promoting other libre projects.
If you run a free open project and have a short video (under 1 minute), you can have it added to this loop by contacting @owncast.
OwnCast servers include Fediverse compatibility, so you can follow them from Mastodon etc. When a stream you follow goes live, you'll see a message telling you about it in your timeline.
#FediTips #Fediverse #OwnCast #FOSS #Libre #LiveStreaming #Twitch #Alternatives
OwnCast is a sort of Fediverse alternative to Twitch. It lets people host their own video livestream with a chat window at the side, and OwnCast accounts can be followed from Mastodon etc.
You can find out more about @owncast at owncast.online, and they have a directory of streamers at directory.owncast.online
If you follow an OwnCast account from Mastodon, you will see a post from them in your timeline telling you when the account has gone live.
Also, if you follow an OwnCast account or boost its posts, this will appear in the livestream's chat window (see the attached picture).
Some OwnCast accounts you can try following right now include:
@live (soulful house music shows)
@hatnix (Linux gaming streams)
@Hamish - (retro gaming streams)
(Note that some OwnCast accounts do not have Fediverse switched on yet, so they won't be visible on Mastodon etc)
#OwnCast #OwnTips #FediTips #Fediverse #Twitch #Alternatives
RSS fans!
You can follow any Mastodon account via RSS by just adding ".rss" to the end of the account's public profile URL.
To find a user's public profile URL, click on their profile image within Mastodon.
For example, if you click on FediTips' profile image you get this page in a new tab:
So, to follow FediTips through RSS, use this address:
This will only show that account's public posts. Other posts will not be visible on the RSS feed.
#RSS #MastoTips #FediTips #Mastodon
FediTips (@feditips@mstdn.social)
1.75K Posts, 541 Following, 12.8K Followers · Posting tips and hints about Mastodon and the Fediverse 🌍 @ or DM me if you have any questions, suggestions or comments 📨 There's no such thing as a silly question, if you're having difficulty usin…Mastodon 🐘
You can create your own Mastodon server even without technical knowledge 🐘
There are companies that provide Managed Hosting, where you pay a monthly fee and they do all the technical stuff including hosting, installation and updates.
You own and run the server, they do the tech stuff behind the scenes.
The best managed hosting companies for Mastodon are probably masto.host and federation.spacebear.ee
It's not just Mastodon either, there are lots of Fediverse platforms and other online services available through managed hosting. Try visiting growyourown.services for more options (or follow them at @homegrown).
#MastoTips #FediTips #Mastodon #Fediverse #ManagedHosting
Masto.host - Fully Managed Mastodon Hosting
Masto.host was built from the ground up to make running a Mastodon instance easy.Masto.host