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Signing up for Mastodon is as easy as filling out a registration form. The sign-up process is usually self-explanatory for users.
Mastodon Login: How to do it step by step
If you want to register with the social media platform Mastodon, you need to do the following:
- Select an instance: Users must first select a Mastodon instance on which they want to create their account.
- Create an account: On the chosen instance, users fill out a registration form that typically requires the following information: username, email address, password, and acceptance of the server rules.
- E-mail verification: After registering, users receive a confirmation e-mail that they have to click on to verify their account.
- Login: After verification, users can log in to the Mastodon instance with their email address or username and password.
- Federated network: Although the account is created on a specific instance, users can interact with users on other Mastodon instances.
Simplified sign-up process
Mastodon simplified the sign-up process for new users in May 2023. The new sign-up method offers the following advantages:
- Easier entry: New users are directed to mastodon.social by default, simplifying the process of selecting a server on the Twitter alternative.
- Reduced complexity: The need to immediately select a specific instance is eliminated, lowering the initial hurdle for newcomers.
- Flexibility: Users still have the option to select their own server if they wish.
- Faster adoption: By standardizing the entry point, users can get started with the social media platform faster.
- More consistent user experience: A unified starting point can lead to a more consistent experience for new users.
- This change aims to reduce the initial complexity of Mastodon and make it easier for new users to get started, while still maintaining the decentralized nature of the platform.
