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Running-Mastodon/Administration-guide.md
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@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ So, you have a working Mastodon instance... now what?
The following rake task:
rake mastodon:make_admin USERNAME=alice
RAILS_ENV=production bundle exec rails mastodon:make_admin USERNAME=alice
Would turn the local user "alice" into an admin.

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[![Deploy](https://www.herokucdn.com/deploy/button.svg)](https://dashboard.heroku.com/new?button-url=https://github.com/tootsuite/mastodon&template=https://github.com/tootsuite/mastodon)
Mastodon can theoretically run indefinitely on a free [Heroku](https://heroku.com) app. It should be noted this has limited testing and could have unpredictable results.
Mastodon can be run on a free [Heroku](https://heroku.com) app. It should be
noted this has limited testing and could have unpredictable results.
1. Click the above button.
2. Fill in the options requested.
* You can use a .herokuapp.com domain, which will be simple to set up, or you can use a custom domain. If you want a custom domain and HTTPS, you will need to upgrade to a paid plan (to use Heroku's SSL features), or set up [CloudFlare](https://cloudflare.com) who offer free "Flexible SSL" (note: CloudFlare have some undefined limits on WebSockets. So far, no one has reported hitting concurrent connection limits).
* You will want Amazon S3 for file storage. The only exception is for development purposes, where you may not care if files are not saved. Follow a guide online for creating a free Amazon S3 bucket and Access Key, then enter the details.
* If you want your Mastodon to be able to send emails, configure SMTP settings here (or later). Consider using [Mailgun](https://mailgun.com) or similar, who offer free plans that should suit your interests.
3. Deploy! The app should be set up, with a working web interface and database. You can change settings and manage versions from the Heroku dashboard.
## Basic setup
You may need to use the `heroku` CLI application to run `USERNAME=yourUsername rails mastodon:make_admin` to make yourself an admin.
Click the button above to start creating a Heroku app with the Mastodon repo as
the source. This tells Heroku to use the `app.json` file which does things like
prompt for config variables, set up the right buildpacks, run a postdeploy task,
and add the appropriate addons.
If you don't use the deploy button and app.json approach, you will need to do
some of that manually.
## Domain names and SSL
You can add your domain name to the Heroku app's setting, and then also use
Heroku's (free) auto renewal program for Lets Encrypt certificates, by
requesting a cert from the settings screen. You'll have to point your hostname
DNS at Heroku using the values heroku gives you on this screen, using whatever
method is appropriate for your DNS setup.
You should set the Heroku config vars of `LOCAL_DOMAIN` to your hostname, and
`LOCAL_HTTPS` to "true" as well.
## Email
Consider using [Mailgun](https://mailgun.com) or similar, who offer free plans
that should suit your interests. Look in `production.rb` to see which config
variables need to be set on Heroku for outgoing email to work.
## File storage
You will want Amazon S3 for file storage. The only exception is for development
purposes, where you may not care if files are not saved. Follow a guide online
for creating a free Amazon S3 bucket and Access Key, then enter the details.
## Deployment
You can deploy from the Heroku web interface or from the command line. Run:
`heroku run rails db:migrate`
after you first deploy to set up the first database.
To make yourself an admin, you may need to use the `heroku` CLI application after creating an account online:
`heroku rake mastodon:make_admin USERNAME=yourUsername`

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Running-Mastodon/Production-guide.md
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@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ server {
ssl_protocols TLSv1.2;
ssl_ciphers EECDH+AESGCM:EECDH+AES;
ssl_ecdh_curve secp384r1;
ssl_ecdh_curve prime256v1;
ssl_prefer_server_ciphers on;
ssl_session_cache shared:SSL:10m;
@ -90,7 +90,9 @@ It is recommended to create a special user for mastodon on the server (you could
sudo apt-get install imagemagick ffmpeg libpq-dev libxml2-dev libxslt1-dev nodejs file git curl
curl -sL https://deb.nodesource.com/setup_4.x | sudo bash -
sudo apt-get install nodejs
sudo npm install -g yarn
## Redis

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Using-Mastodon/Apps.md
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@ -13,5 +13,6 @@ Some people have started working on apps for the Mastodon API. Here is a list of
|Albatross|iOS||[@goldie_ice@mastodon.social](https://mastodon.social/users/goldie_ice)|
|Tooter|Chrome|<https://github.com/ineffyble/tooter>|[@effy@mastodon.social](https://mastodon.social/users/effy)|
|tootstream|CLI|<https://github.com/magicalraccoon/tootstream>|[@Raccoon@mastodon.social](https://mastodon.social/users/Raccoon)|
|HackerNewsBot|CLI|<https://github.com/raymestalez/mastodon-hnbot>|[@rayalez@hackertribe.io](https://hackertribe.io/users/rayalez)|
If you have a project like this, let me know so I can add it to the list!

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Using-Mastodon/FAQ.md
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@ -36,8 +36,9 @@ While Mastodon is compatible with GNU social in terms of server to server commun
Because Mastodon has been created from a blank slate, it is much simpler to have the API mirror internal structures as closely as possible, rather than build an emulation layer. Secondly, the GNU social client API is actually a half-way implementation of the legacy Twitter API - that's the reason why it works with some older Twitter client apps. However, many of those apps are not maintained anymore, the GNU social API does not actually keep up with the real Twitter API and never fully implemented all its features; at the same time, the Twitter API was never meant for a federated service and so obscures some of the functionality.
#### How is Mastodon funded?
Development of Mastodon and hosting of mastodon.social is funded through my [Patreon (also BTC/PayPal donations)](https://www.patreon.com/user?u=619786). Beyond that, I am not interested in VC funding, monetizing, advertising, or anything of that sort. I could offer setup/maintenance services on demand.
The software is free and open source and communities should host their own servers if they can, that way the costs are more or less distributed. Obviously it'd be hard for me to pay the bills if literally everyone decided to use the mastodon.social instance only.
The software is free and open source and communities should host their own servers if they can, that way the costs are more or less distributed. Obviously it'd be hard for me to pay the bills if literally everyone decided to use the mastodon.social instance only.

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Using-Mastodon/List-of-Mastodon-instances.md
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@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ There is also a list at [instances.mastodon.xyz](https://instances.mastodon.xyz)
| -------------|-------------|---|---|
| [mastodon.social](https://mastodon.social) |Flagship, quick updates|No|No|
| [securitymastod.one](https://securitymastod.one/) |Information security enthusiasts and pros|Yes|Yes|
| [mastodon.nuzgo.net](https://mastodon.nuzgo.net/) |Mastodon instance hosted in Paris |Yes|No|
| [mastodon.cx](https://mastodon.cx/) |Alternative Mastodon instance hosted in France|Yes|Yes|
| [mastodon.network](https://mastodon.network) |N/A|Yes|Yes|
| [awoo.space](https://awoo.space) |Intentionally moderated, only federates with mastodon.social|Yes|No|
@ -17,9 +18,11 @@ There is also a list at [instances.mastodon.xyz](https://instances.mastodon.xyz)
| [gay.crime.team](https://gay.crime.team) |the place for doin' gay crime online (please don't actually do crime here)|No|No|
| [icosahedron.website](https://icosahedron.website/) |Icosahedron-themed (well, visually), open registration.|Yes|No|
| [memetastic.space](https://memetastic.space) |Memes|Yes|No|
| [masto.razrnet.fr](https://masto.razrnet.fr) |Instance Française pour tout le monde ! Développeurs, gamers, etc...|Yes|No|
| [social.diskseven.com](https://social.diskseven.com) |Single user|No|Yes|
| [social.gestaltzerfall.net](https://social.gestaltzerfall.net) |Single user|No|No|
| [mastodon.xyz](https://mastodon.xyz) |N/A|Yes|Yes|
| [mastodon.land](https://mastodon.land) |N/A|Yes|Yes|
| [mastodon.partipirate.org](https://mastodon.partipirate.org) |French Pirate Party Instance - Politics and stuff|Yes|No|
| [social.targaryen.house](https://social.targaryen.house) |Federates everywhere, quick updates.|Yes|Yes|
| [masto.themimitoof.fr](https://masto.themimitoof.fr) |N/A|Yes|Yes|
@ -34,7 +37,7 @@ There is also a list at [instances.mastodon.xyz](https://instances.mastodon.xyz)
| [oc.todon.fr](https://oc.todon.fr) |Modérée et principalement francophone, pas de tolérances pour misogynie/LGBTphobies/validisme/etc.|Yes|Yes|
| [maly.io](https://maly.io) |N/A|Yes|No|
| [social.lou.lt](https://social.lou.lt) |N/A|Yes|No|
| [mastodon.ninetailed.uk](https://mastodon.ninetailed.uk) |N/A|Yes|No|
| [mastodon.ninetailed.uk](https://mastodon.ninetailed.uk) |Open registrations, furry-friendly, UK-based|Yes|No|
| [soc.louiz.org](https://soc.louiz.org) |"Coucou"|Yes|No|
| [7nw.eu](https://7nw.eu) |N/A|Yes|No|
| [mastodon.gougere.fr](https://mastodon.gougere.fr)|N/A|Yes|No|
@ -47,6 +50,29 @@ There is also a list at [instances.mastodon.xyz](https://instances.mastodon.xyz)
| [status.dissidence.ovh](https://status.dissidence.ovh)|N/A|Yes|Yes|
| [mastodon.cc](https://mastodon.cc)|Art|Yes|No|
| [mastodon.technology](https://mastodon.technology)|Open registrations, federates everywhere, for tech folks|Yes|No|
| [mastodon.systemlab.fr](https://mastodon.systemlab.fr/)|Le mastodon Français, informatique, jeux-vidéos, gaming et hébergement.|Yes|No|
| [mastodon.systemlab.fr](https://mastodon.systemlab.fr/)|Le mastodon Français, informatique, jeux-vidéos, gaming et hébergement.|Yes|
| [mastodon.top](https://mastodon.top) |N/A|Yes|Yes|
| [niu.moe](https://niu.moe/)|:dolls: The most cutest node ever, FR/EN, anime and computer :balloon:|Yes|Yes|
| [im-in.space](https://im-in.space/)|SPAAAAACE! Probably with a lot of French people. (Invite-only, might randomly open registrations)|No|Yes|
| [social.bytestemplar.com](https://social.bytestemplar.com)|N/A|Yes|No|
| [digitalhumanities.club](http://www.digitalhumanities.club)|[Digital humanities](http://whatisdigitalhumanities.com) community; invitations will open once code of conduct drafted.|No|No
| [design.vu](https://design.vu)|— what's your design view‽|Yes|No|
| [masto.raildecake.fr](https://masto.raildecake.fr)|Hebergé chez un FAI associatif dans le sud de la france, grillons & pins en options|Yes|No|
| [good-dragon.com](https://good-dragon.com/)|Quick updates, Relaxed Moderation, Federates Everywhere, Furries|Yes|No|
| [rich.gop](https://rich.gop/)|Federates everywhere, Open registration, Privacy respected|Yes|Yes|
| [social.nowa.re](https://social.nowa.re)|Open Registration|Yes|No|
| [mastodon.ml](http://mastodon.ml) |A chill place to hangout and chat about anime, programming and movies.|Yes|Yes|
| [off-the-clock.us](https://off-the-clock.us/)|The work day is over.|Yes|No|
| [infinimatix.net](https://infinimatix.net)|Informatics|Yes|Yes|
| [social.0day.agency](https://social.0day.agency)|Infosec, Hacking, Fun (only protonmail)|Yes|Yes|
| [kagrumez.lerk.io](https://kagrumez.lerk.io)|Open registration. German end english.|Yes|No|
| [meow.social](https://meow.social)|A furry fandom focused instance|Yes|No|
| [neumastodon.com](https://neumastodon.com/)|Northeastern University Mastodon |Yes|No|
| [dancingbanana.party](https://dancingbanana.party)|La banane qui danse.|Yes|No|
| [mastodon.brussels.fr](https://mastodon.brussels/)|Le mastodon pour les belges, si vous aimez la bonne ambiance venez nous rejoindre !|Yes|Yes|
| [mastodon.llamasweet.tech](https://mastodon.llamasweet.tech/)|Mastodon about Android developement|Yes|No|
| [manx.social](https://manx.social/)|Instance for the Isle of Man|Yes|Yes|
| [mastodon.host](https://mastodon.host/)|Lightly moderated, federates everywhere and has a follow bot ( Huge federated timeline )|Yes|No|
Let me know if you start running one so I can add it to the list! (Alternatively, add it yourself as a pull request).