Mastodon allows anyone on the fediverse to mention your account in a post by typing your @username. This can lead to unwanted notifications from strangers or spam accounts. The platform includes a privacy setting that restricts mentions so only people you follow can notify you. This article explains how to enable that setting and what … Read more
You may need a break from Mastodon without losing your account, followers, and post history. Mastodon does not offer a native pause or deactivate button like some social platforms. This article explains how to effectively pause your Mastodon account by locking it, hiding your profile from searches, and using a manual away message. You will … Read more
Moving your Mastodon account to a new instance or a new username often raises a single concern: losing the followers you spent time building. Mastodon includes a built-in migration tool that transfers your followers to the new account automatically, but only if you follow the correct order of steps. This article explains how the account … Read more
You want to join Mastodon but the signup form on your chosen instance shows that registration is closed. Each Mastodon instance is independently operated, and many small instances limit new accounts to prevent server overload. This article explains how to find an open instance, complete the signup process, and confirm that your account is active. … Read more
When you sign up for a Mastodon account, the instance sends an email confirmation link to verify your address. Many new users report that this email never arrives in their inbox, leaving them stuck on the registration page. The issue is usually caused by the Mastodon instance being blocked by your email provider or by … Read more
If you cannot log in to your Mastodon account because you forgot the password, you are locked out of posting, following, or reading your home timeline. Mastodon uses a standard email-based password reset flow, but the exact steps depend on whether you can still access the email address you registered with. This article explains the … Read more
When you try to create a new account on a Mastodon instance, you may see the error “Username already taken” even though you typed a username you believe is available. This happens because Mastodon checks the entire fediverse for username uniqueness, not just the instance you are joining. The username is already registered on another … Read more
If you want to remove your presence from a Mastodon instance entirely, simply logging out or leaving the server empty does not erase your data. Your posts, profile, and media remain stored on the server unless you initiate a formal deletion process. This article explains how to permanently delete a Mastodon account from any instance, … Read more
Mastodon accounts are protected by email and password alone by default. This single-layer security can leave your account vulnerable if your password is stolen or leaked. Two-factor authentication adds a second verification step, requiring a time-based code from your phone. This article explains how to enable two-factor authentication on Mastodon using an authenticator app. Mastodon … Read more
Losing access to the email address linked to your Mastodon account can feel like a dead end. Without email, you cannot use the standard password reset flow or verify your identity through the instance’s account recovery system. This article explains the specific steps you can take to regain access to your Mastodon account when you … Read more