Mastodon is testing easier ways to get you started in the fediverse

Published: (February 19, 2026 at 11:03 AM EST)
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Source: The Verge

Source: The Verge

Overview

New users on the decentralized social network Mastodon could soon have an easier time getting started. Mastodon is running onboarding experiments to test ways to improve the new‑user experience, starting with default server recommendations. Now, when new users join Mastodon from the mobile app, they may see a button to “join” a recommended server rather than the default “join mastodon.social” button that is currently displayed.

Unlike most other social platforms, Mastodon has hundreds of independent servers users can join, catering to different communities and niches. The addition of default server recommendations could potentially help newcomers find a server that matches their interests more quickly.

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