Mastodon polls let you ask your followers a question with multiple answers. You can set a time limit for voting, from as short as five minutes to as long as seven days. Many users find that polls boost engagement because people want to see the results. This article explains how to create a poll on … Read more
Mastodon limits each post, or toot, to 500 characters by default. If you need to write a longer message, such as a tutorial, a story, or a detailed announcement, you must split the content across multiple connected toots. A thread is a series of toots that are linked together in the correct reading order. This … Read more
You can use Mastodon on the web without installing any desktop or mobile app. Many new users think they need the Mastodon mobile app to post, but the web interface offers the same core features. This article explains how to access your Mastodon instance through a browser and post updates, reply to conversations, and share … Read more
Mastodon posts, called toots, have a character limit that varies by instance. Unlike Twitter’s fixed 280 characters, Mastodon allows each server administrator to set their own maximum. This flexibility means a toot on one instance might be cut off or rejected on another. The default limit is 500 characters, but some instances allow 1000 or … Read more
When you post an image on Mastodon without alternative text, screen readers and text-only clients cannot describe what is in the picture. The Mastodon interface shows a warning icon next to images that lack alt text, and some instances may block the post entirely. Adding alt text ensures your images are accessible to blind and … Read more
You compose a post in Mastodon, press the publish button, and nothing happens. The post may appear stuck, the button may remain gray, or an error message may flash briefly. This problem usually occurs because of a network issue, a content validation failure, or a server-side limitation. This article explains the most common reasons a … Read more
Mastodon does not include a built-in scheduling feature in its standard web interface. This means you cannot compose a post today and set it to publish automatically tomorrow without using a third-party tool. However, you can schedule posts through Mastodon-compatible client applications such as Semaphore, Fedica, or Buffer. This article explains how to schedule posts … Read more
You try to upload a photo to Mastodon, but the server rejects it with a generic failure message. The most common reasons are that the file exceeds the instance’s size limit or uses an unsupported image format. Each Mastodon server independently sets these restrictions, so limits vary widely between instances. This article explains the exact … Read more
You posted something on Mastodon and now you want it gone. Unlike editing a typo, deleting a post removes it from your profile, your followers’ home feeds, and the federated timeline. Mastodon does not keep a recycle bin or trash folder — once you confirm deletion, the post is gone from the server. This article … Read more
Mastodon supports video uploads, but the platform enforces strict file format, size, and duration limits. Many users discover these limits only after a video fails to upload or plays incorrectly. The limits depend on the server your account belongs to because each Mastodon instance sets its own maximum file size and video length. This article … Read more