Connecting Your Mastodon Account to Posttely

Mastodon is a decentralized social network built on open-source software. Connect your Mastodon account to Posttely to schedule posts, manage your content, and engage with the fediverse.

Prerequisites

• A Mastodon account (on any Mastodon instance)

• An active Posttely account

• Your Mastodon instance URL

• Access to your Mastodon account credentials

Step-by-Step Connection Guide

1. Navigate to Channels: Go to Channels from the main menu

2. Click Add Channel: Select Mastodon from the platform list

3. Enter Instance URL: Provide your Mastodon instance URL (e.g., mastodon.social)

4. Authorize with Mastodon: You'll be redirected to your Mastodon instance

5. Sign in to Mastodon: Enter your Mastodon credentials

6. Grant Permissions: Allow Posttely to access your Mastodon account

7. Authorize App: Click Authorize to complete the connection

8. Verify Connection: Your Mastodon account should appear in your channels

Understanding Mastodon Instances

Mastodon is decentralized - there are many instances (servers):

• Each instance is independently operated

• You can join any instance

• Users from different instances can interact

• Popular instances: mastodon.social, mastodon.online, etc.

Features Available

• Schedule Posts: Plan your Mastodon posts (toots) in advance

• Text Posts: Create posts up to 500 characters

• Media: Attach images, videos, and audio

• Content Warnings: Add content warnings for sensitive content

• Visibility: Control who can see your posts

• Hashtags: Use hashtags for discoverability

• Mentions: Mention other users

Post Guidelines

• Maximum 500 characters per post

• Up to 4 images per post

• Videos and audio supported

• Use content warnings when appropriate

• Choose visibility: public, unlisted, followers-only, or direct

Content Warnings

Mastodon supports content warnings (CW):

• Add warnings for sensitive or spoiler content

• Users can choose to view or skip

• Respectful of diverse audiences

• Helps create a safer environment

Visibility Options

• Public: Visible to everyone

• Unlisted: Public but not in timelines

• Followers Only: Only your followers can see

• Direct: Only mentioned users can see

Important Notes

• Mastodon is decentralized - each instance has its own rules

• Respect your instance's community guidelines

• Content warnings are encouraged for sensitive topics

• Mastodon values privacy and user control

• You can switch instances without losing your account

Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues:

• Verify your Mastodon instance URL is correct

• Check that your account is active

• Ensure you've granted all necessary permissions

• Review your instance's API settings

• Check if your instance allows third-party apps

• Try disconnecting and reconnecting

• Contact support at help@posttely.com if problems persist

Best Practices

• Use content warnings for sensitive content

• Engage authentically with the community

• Respect instance rules and guidelines

• Use hashtags for discoverability

• Choose appropriate visibility settings

• Be mindful of character limits