Each server is running a version of the Mastodon software—an instance of that software. Instance and server are used interchangeably, but we'll use server in this article.

Mastodon has rolled out an updated onboarding process that should make it easier for newcomers to sign up for the decentralized network without having to choose from thousands of instances.

Mastodon is an open-source social work, meaning anyone can download Mastodon software, modify it and install it on their own server for free. The developer of the platform does not own the copyright.

Each server is running a version of the Mastodon software—an instance of that software. Instance and server are used interchangeably, but we'll use server in this article.

Bounce publicly debuts a tool that will let you move your account between open social networks like Bluesky and Mastodon.

Vivaldi 5.6 was released today with a Mastodon client integrated directly into the browser's sidebar, seamlessly incorporating the rising social media platform in the browser's interface.

Mastodon, a free social media framework, alleges that Truth Social is passing open source software off as its own, and has given them 30 days to fix this. If it doesn’t fix things by the end of ...

Regardless of which Mastodon instance you want to use, there are a ton of apps available on Android to get you started on your new social network. Some apps will even help you pick an instance and ...

Mastodon, and the larger Fediverse, is the first real alternative to the last 20 years of the standard internet I’ve come across. Being decentralized, no one controls or owns it, as anyone can ...

Mona 6, the newest update to the app, allows you to schedule toots on Mastodon. This is a crucial feature for people who use Mona to showcase their work: It's a good idea to space out your posts ...