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By:Savardekar
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Twitter users are looking for an alternative following Elon Musk's takeover.
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Many people are considering Mastodon, a decentralized and ad-free Twitter alternative.
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Here's how to make the transition from Twitter to Mastodon.
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The majority of people join Mastodon's official server at mastodon.social, but there are many others to choose from.
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It makes no difference which server you use because your social profile can follow and communicate with every profile on every server.
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You can also host your own Mastodon instance if you want complete control over your social presence and want to use your own domain.
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The monthly cost of running your own Mastodon server is around $6. That's $2 less than Elon Musk would charge for a blue check mark.
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The most difficult part of using Mastodon is getting started. People can have a social presence on any federated server, so it's decentralized.
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However, once you get started, start following people, and apply the tips in this article, using Mastodon becomes easier and more enjoyable.
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Use the Explore page to find Mastodon servers and people based on your interests. Start with Mastodon.social, Indieweb.social, and writing.exchange.
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Fedi Directory, Fediverse Info, and Trunk can help you find people based on their interests. If you're looking for a federated SEO, Coywolf has compiled a list of them.
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Request to be added to the previously mentioned lists so that others can find and follow you based on your interests.
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Look for and select hashtags. Hashtags are a popular way to find posts and people with similar interests.
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Engage with others by following, boosting, liking, and replying to their posts. The more you participate, the faster your network will grow.