> ## Knowledge Base Index
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> Use this file to discover available pages before exploring further.
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# What are Mastodon servers and how do they work?

Mastodon is a decentralized, open-source software-based social network that operates on user servers.

# What Is a Mastodon Server?

Unlike centralized social media platforms, such as Facebook or Twitter, Mastodon operates through independent servers made by different individuals, organizations, or communities.

You can choose which server (group/community) you want to join based on your preferences. Each server can have a different focus, community guidelines, user base and moderation style.


# How to Join a Mastodon Server:

* Visit the website: https://joinmastodon.org/servers
* Explore the list of available servers categorized by language, interests, topics, sign-up process and themes.
* Choose a server and click on "Create account".

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/eefbebed3e091800/screen-shot-2023-06-02-at-9473_zi0bx7.png)

* Follow the server's instructions for creating an account and joining their community.


# How do Mastodon Servers work?

* You can create your own Mastodon servers with unique names, rules, and appearances.
* You can create accounts on any Mastodon server you prefer.
* You can follow, reply, mention, and share content across different servers.

To learn about connecting Mastodon accounts on Publer go [here](https://help.publer.io/en/article/how-to-connect-mastodon-in-publer-1t22ebw/?bust=1693509673614).