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
When you post about sensitive topics such as politics, violence, or spoilers, you may want to hide the content behind a warning label. Mastodon includes a built-in Content Warning feature that blurs or hides your post text until the reader clicks to reveal it. This article explains how to add a Content Warning to any … Read more
When you compose a post in Mastodon, you choose who can see it. Mastodon offers four visibility levels: Public, Unlisted, Followers-only, and Direct. Each level controls how your post appears on timelines, in search results, and to people who are not logged in. This article explains what each level does, when to use it, and … Read more
You want a specific post to stay at the top of your Mastodon profile so visitors see it first. Mastodon includes a built-in pinning feature that lets you highlight one post above all others. This article explains how to pin a post using the Mastodon web interface and the official mobile app. You will learn … Read more
Mastodon allows you to edit a post after publishing it. When you make an edit, the platform saves the previous version of that post. Other users and you can view this edit history to see what changed. This article explains how to find and read the edit history of any edited post on Mastodon. Edits … Read more
You want to display a Mastodon post directly on your website. A static screenshot does not preserve interactivity, and copying the text loses the post metadata. Mastodon provides an official embed feature that generates an iframe code for any public post. This article explains how to locate the embed option, copy the HTML snippet, and … Read more