If you want to make your Mastodon account as secure as possible, you can use "two factor authentication" also known as 2FA.

2FA means that even if someone finds out your password, they won't be able to access your account because logging in also requires entering a special ever-changing code. (This is similar to the system many banks use to protect online accounts.)

More info about how to use 2FA on Mastodon including lots of questions answered:

➡️ https://fedi.tips/using-two-factor-authentication-2fa-on-mastodon

#FediTips #Mastodon

Did you know you can subscribe to PeerTube channels from ordinary podcast apps like Apple Podcasts etc?

If you're publishing on PeerTube, you can offer this option to expand your audience to people who aren't on the Fediverse but enjoy podcasts.

More info about how to do this and lots of questions answered in the guide:

➡️ https://fedi.tips/how-to-subscribe-to-peertube-channels-through-podcasting-apps

#FediTips #PeerTube #Podcasts

Do you want your account and posts to be as visible and easy to discover as possible?

Here's a list of all the ways to increase your visibility on Mastodon and the wider Fediverse:

➡️ https://fedi.tips/how-do-i-get-more-followers-on-mastodon-and-the-fediverse

You don't have to do all these, but each one helps.

#FediTips #Mastodon

3D printing people! There is a Fediverse platform just for you which lets you upload and share 3D print models:

➡️ https://manyfold.app

You can follow the official account at:

➡️ @manyfold

There's a public server you can join at:

➡️ https://3dprint.social (Click "Sign In" and then "Create Account" to sign up)

If you just want to try it, there's a demo server at:

➡️ https://try.manyfold.app

#Fediverse #3DPrinting #Thingiverse #Printables #Makerworld #Alternatives

Have you ever wondered why some people's posts are longer than the usual 500 character limit on Mastodon?

There are many possible ways to write longer posts, this guide goes through them all:

➡️ https://fedi.tips/why-do-some-people-on-mastodon-and-the-fediverse-have-bigger-character-limits

TL:DR - You have to be on a server that allows longer posts.

If you're looking for a well-run server that allows longer posts, there's a human-curated list of them here:

➡️ https://fedi.garden/tag/larger-post-size

#FediTips #Mastodon

Do you want to customise your notifications on Mastodon? There are lots of options for adjusting what you are told about and how you are told.

If you're using your server's website go to 🔔 Notifications and click the double arrows icon in the top right corner, then scroll down to see all the options.

If you're using a mobile app there are many different ways to adjust notifications, usually in notifications or settings.

More info at:

➡️ https://fedi.tips/customising-your-notifications-on-mastodon

#FediTips #Mastodon

There is a Fediverse alternative to Substack called Ghost. It allows you to host blogs and newsletters in a very similar way to Substack, but it has much less problematic management and you can host your own Ghost-powered site if you want to.

Lots more info about Ghost in the guide at:

➡️ https://fedi.tips/ghost-blogs-and-newsletters-on-the-fediverse

Would also highly recommend the article by @molly0xfff which outlines the advantages of Ghost over Substack:

➡️ https://www.citationneeded.news/substack-to-self-hosted-ghost

#FediTips #Ghost #Substack #Alternatives

Do you want to move your account to a different server?

Fedi.Garden is a human-curated site listing good reliable servers accepting new members:

➡️ https://fedi.garden

Choose the option on the front page which suits you best, then follow the instructions.

If you want to see the entire list sorted into categories go straight to this link:

➡️ https://fedi.garden/fedi-gardens-full-server-list

If you want help with transferring your account, here's a step-by-step guide:

➡️ https://fedi.tips/transferring-your-mastodon-account-to-another-server

#FediTips #Mastodon

If you're trying to verify your account on Mastodon but the profile link won't turn green, here's a list of troubleshooting tips to work through:

➡️ https://fedi.tips/how-do-i-verify-my-account/#MyWebsiteVerificationDoesntWork

(If you want help with how to do verification in general, have a look at the beginning of the guide at https://fedi.tips/how-do-i-verify-my-account )

#FediTips #Mastodon #Verification