Maarten Balliauw 11/5/2022

Mastodon on your own domain without hosting a server

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This technical article explains how to set up a custom domain for your Mastodon account to improve discoverability and maintain a permanent address, even if you switch servers. It details implementing a WebFinger endpoint to redirect queries to your actual Mastodon instance, covering the ActivityPub protocol and server configuration without the need for full self-hosting.

Mastodon on your own domain without hosting a server

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