When you compose a new post in Mastodon, the web interface and most apps apply two default settings: the post language and its visibility level. Many users leave these defaults unchanged, which can lead to posts appearing in the wrong language filter or being visible to a larger audience than intended. The language default controls … Read more
When you reply to a post on Mastodon, the visibility level of your reply is automatically set to match the visibility of the original post. This means a reply to a public post is public, a reply to an unlisted post is unlisted, and a reply to a followers-only post is followers-only. This default behavior … Read more
Mastodon instances automatically surface trending posts and accounts based on engagement algorithms. If your account appears in the trending section without your consent, your public posts and profile may attract unwanted attention. This article explains how to disable the trend visibility setting so your account no longer appears in the instance trends feed. The root … Read more
Mastodon lists let you organize accounts you follow into separate, custom feeds. The default home timeline shows posts from every account you follow in chronological order. This can become noisy when you follow accounts that post about many different topics. Lists solve this by creating dedicated timelines that show only posts from accounts you have … Read more
You want Mastodon to automatically collect posts containing specific keywords without endlessly scrolling the federated timeline. The Antennas feature, available on Mastodon 4.0 and later, creates a dedicated live feed that filters public posts by your chosen terms, hashtags, or accounts. This article explains how to set up Antennas, configure their scope and delivery options, … Read more
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
When you sign up for a new Mastodon instance, many servers offer two software versions: Glitch and Vanilla. Both run on the same core Mastodon protocol and can communicate with any other Fediverse instance. However, Glitch includes extra features for power users, such as advanced post formatting and custom column layouts. Vanilla, the default Mastodon … Read more
You want to share a message with only people on your home instance, but standard Mastodon posts always reach the wider fediverse. Mastodon Glitch Edition includes a local-only posting feature that keeps your toot visible only to users on the same server. This article shows you how to enable and use local-only posts on any … Read more