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title: "Themed servers"
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**Unsure where to register to join Fediverse?** Choose a website from this curated list. It includes [Mastodon ](/en/mastodon ), Glitch-soc and Hometown (Mastodon forks), [Pleroma ](/en/pleroma ) and Akkoma (Pleroma fork), [Friendica ](/en/friendica ), [Misskey ](/en/misskey ) and Firefish (Misskey fork), and [Hubzilla ](/en/hubzilla ) servers. Websites are not restricted to their theme. They help people with common interests find their community.
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Information about adding a server can be found [here ](https://codeberg.org/fediverse/fediparty/src/branch/main/ADDING-SERVER.md ).
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### 💡 [Sciences](#sciences)
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* [lugnasad.eu ](https://lugnasad.eu ) - for French speaking science lovers *(Friendica)*
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### 🎨 [Humanities](#humanities)
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* [oulipo.social ](https://oulipo.social ) - a lipogrammatic server *(Mastodon)*
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* [archaeo.social ](https://archaeo.social ) - for archaeologists, historians and lovers of all things ancient *(Mastodon)*
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* [zirk.us ](https://zirk.us ) - for readers, writers, thinkers, artists, academics, enthusiasts in arts and humanities *(Mastodon)*
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### 🎓 [Education](#education)
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* [tusk.schoollibraries.net ](https://tusk.schoollibraries.net ) - helping educators improve the School Libraries Resource Network *(Mastodon)*
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* [mastodon.oeru.org ](https://mastodon.oeru.org ) - for educators and learners involved in the [OERu ](https://oeru.org ) *(Mastodon)*
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* [akademienl.social ](https://akademienl.social ) - for anyone working in or with a general interest in Dutch academia *(Mastodon)*
* [mastodon.education ](https://mastodon.education ) - for everyone who works for and with education *(Mastodon)*
* [sotl.social ](https://sotl.social ) - talk about the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning *(Mastodon)*
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### 🎵 [Music](#music)
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* [koreadon.com ](https://koreadon.com ) - for K-POP music fans *(Mastodon)*
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* [feedbeat.me ](https://feedbeat.me ) - dedicated to culture and events such as music, poetry, comedy (German) *(Mastodon)*
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* [piano.masto.host ](https://piano.masto.host ) - dedicated to piano music, in English/Japanese *(Mastodon)*
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* [metalverse.social ](https://metalverse.social ) - from Metalheads for everybody *(Mastodon)*
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* [drumstodon.net ](https://drumstodon.net ) - a place for drummers, musicians and music lovers in general *(Mastodon)*
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* [musician.social ](https://musician.social ) - for musicians who create, play, or love jazz, rock, pop, indie, classical and all other types of music *(Mastodon)*
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* [douzepoints.social ](https://douzepoints.social ) - for all Eurovision fans *(Mastodon)*
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* [epsilon.social ](https://epsilon.social ) - for nerds who love electronic music, synth DIY and vinyl *(Mastodon)* .
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### 🔭 [Interests and hobbies](#hobbies)
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* [screenwriting.space ](https://screenwriting.space ) - a place for storytellers *(Mastodon)*
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* [rollenspiel.social ](https://rollenspiel.social ) - (German) roleplay, Pen & Paper, tabletop, TCG, for all gamers *(Mastodon)*
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* [radiosocial.de ](https://radiosocial.de ) - for German radio amateurs *(Mastodon)*
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* [hamradio.tel ](https://hamradio.tel ) - ham radio community *(Mastodon)*
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* [pl.nudie.social ](https://pl.nudie.social ) - for naturists, nudists, clothes-free living *(Akkoma)*
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* [prf.me ](https://prf.me ) - for perfume, fragrance and scent lovers *(Mastodon)*
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* [makerspace.social ](https://makerspace.social ) - space for makers (CNC, woodworking, microcontrollers, etc) *(Mastodon)*
* [3dp.chat ](https://3dp.chat ) - 3D printing *(Mastodon)*
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* [bikesare.cool ](https://bikesare.cool ) - space for competitive and casual cyclists *(Mastodon)*
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* [gametoots.de ](https://gametoots.de ) - for gamers and streamers *(Mastodon)*
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* [mastodon.triggerphra.se ](https://mastodon.triggerphra.se ) - for the hypnosis community; 18+, queer, and getting very sleepy *(Mastodon)*
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* [podvibes.co ](https://podvibes.co ) - for audio fiction creators and fans (audio drama, fiction podcasts, audiobooks, etc.) *(Mastodon)* *(Cloudflared)*
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### 🚄 [Travel, Transport and Infrastructure](#travel)
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* [rail.chat ](https://rail.chat ) - discussions about long-distance, passenger and freight rail networks for economic, environmental and equity benefits *(Mastodon)*
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* [aircrew.rocks ](https://aircrew.rocks ) - for pilots, flight attendants, and flight enthusiasts *(Mastodon)*
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* [bahn.social ](https://bahn.social ) - for rail enthusiasts, in German *(Mastodon)*
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* [toot.pizza ](https://toot.pizza ) - NYC-leaning urbanism and transit instance *(Mastodon)*
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* [towns.gay ](https://towns.gay ) - for radical queers, who believe that cities are for us too *(Mastodon)*
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### 🎏 [Language specific](#languages)
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* [vkl.world ](https://vkl.world ) - Belarusian language *(Mastodon)*
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* [mastodon.fedi.bzh ](https://mastodon.fedi.bzh ) - Breton and Gallo speakers *(Mastodon)*
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* [fairy.id ](https://fairy.id ) - Chinese language *(Mastodon)*
* [9kb.me ](https://9kb.me ) - Chinese language *(Mastodon)*
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* [gomastodon.cz ](https://gomastodon.cz ) - Czech users *(Mastodon)*
* [norrebro.space ](https://norrebro.space ) - Danish speakers *(Mastodon)*
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* [e.fo ](https://e.fo ) - Faroese language *(Mastodon)*
* [mastodo.fi ](https://mastodo.fi ) - Finnish language *(Mastodon)*
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* [librosphere.fr ](https://librosphere.fr ) - French speakers *(Pleroma)*
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* [kanoa.de ](https://kanoa.de ) - German language *(Mastodon)*
* [electricrequiem.com ](https://electricrequiem.com ) - Greek language *(Firefish)* *(Google reCAPTCHA)*
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* [loðfíll.is ](https://xn--lofll-1sat.is ) - Icelandic speakers *(Mastodon)*
* [best-friends.chat ](https://best-friends.chat ) - Japanese speakers *(Mastodon)*
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* [occitania.social ](https://occitania.social ) - Occitan culture and language *(Mastodon)*
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* [pol.social ](https://pol.social ) - Polish speakers *(Mastodon)*
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* [wspanialy.eu ](https://wspanialy.eu ) - Polish speakers *(Mastodon)*
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* [mk.phreedom.club ](https://mk.phreedom.club ) - Russian users *(Misskey)*
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* [samenet.social ](https://samenet.social ) - Sámi language *(Mastodon)*
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* [mastodon.sk ](https://mastodon.sk ) - Slovakian speakers *(Mastodon)*
* [mastodon.in.th ](https://mastodon.in.th ) - Thai speakers *(Mastodon)*
* [toki.social ](https://toki.social ) - Toki Pona speakers *(Mastodon)*
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### 🛡 [Safer spaces](#safer-spaces)
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Instances run by and for people belonging to minorities and moderated more strictly than usual
(also check out [Fedi.Garden ](https://fedi.garden ) for curated list of well-moderated instances)
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* [neovibe.app ](https://neovibe.app ) - for fans of music, movies, gaming and all forms of entertainment, LGBTQ+ friendly and Black-run *(Mastodon)*
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* [qdon.space ](https://qdon.space ) - a queer-friendly Korean-language instance - 퀴어 친화적인 마스토돈 인스턴스입니다 *(Mastodon)*
* [bark.lgbt ](https://bark.lgbt ) - for critters that like to bark, LGBTQ+ run and friendly, active moderation *(Mastodon)*
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### ⛺ [Regional](#regional)
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#### Australia
* [bne.social ](https://bne.social ) - Brisbane *(Mastodon)*
#### Austria
* [krems.social ](https://krems.social ) - Krems *(Mastodon)*
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* [fedi.at ](https://fedi.at ) - Austria *(Mastodon)*
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* [sbg-social.at ](https://sbg-social.at ) - Salzburg *(Mastodon)*
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* [aut.social ](https://aut.social ) - Austria *(Mastodon)*
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#### Belgium
* [wokka.be ](https://wokka.be ) - Belgium
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* [mastodon-belgium.be ](https://mastodon-belgium.be ) - Belgium *(Mastodon)*
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#### Canada
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* [vancity.social ](https://vancity.social ) - Vancouver *(Firefish)*
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#### Czech Republic
* [witter.cz ](https://witter.cz ) - Czech Republic *(Mastodon)*
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#### Denmark
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* [norrebro.space ](https://norrebro.space ) - Denmark *(Mastodon)*
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#### Finland
* [mastodo.fi ](https://mastodo.fi ) - Finland *(Mastodon)*
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#### Germany
* [mastodon.bayern ](https://mastodon.bayern ) - Bavaria *(Mastodon)*
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* [ruhrpott.social ](https://ruhrpott.social ) - Ruhr area *(Mastodon)*
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* [fulda.social ](https://fulda.social ) - Fulda *(Mastodon)*
* [brandenburg.social ](https://brandenburg.social ) - Brandenburg *(Mastodon)*
* [berlin.social ](https://berlin.social ) - Berlin *(Mastodon)*
* [osna.social ](https://osna.social ) - Osnabrück *(Mastodon)*
* [fem.social ](https://fem.social ) - Ilmenau *(Mastodon)*
* [friendica.a-zwenkau.de ](https://friendica.a-zwenkau.de ) - Zwenkau *(Friendica)*
* [harz.social ](https://harz.social ) - Harz area *(Mastodon)*
* [rheinneckar.social ](https://rheinneckar.social ) - Rhein-Neckar area *(Mastodon)*
* [moessingen.social ](https://moessingen.social ) - Mössingen area *(Mastodon)*
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* [chemnitz.network ](https://chemnitz.network ) - Chemnitz *(Mastodon)*
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* [chemnitz.rocks ](https://chemnitz.rocks ) - Chemnitz *(Friendica)*
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* [mfr.social ](https://mfr.social ) - (Mittel-)Franken *(Mastodon)*
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* [cas.social ](https://cas.social ) - Castrop-Rauxel *(Mastodon)*
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* [im.allmendenetz.de ](https://im.allmendenetz.de ) - Cologne, Germany *(Hubzilla)*
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* [toot.berlin ](https://toot.berlin ) - Berlin *(Mastodon)*
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* [kowelenz.social ](https://kowelenz.social ) - Koblenz *(Akkoma)*
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#### Indonesia
* [mstdn.id ](https://mstdn.id ) - Indonesia *(Mastodon)*
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#### Italy
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* [foxyhole.io ](https://foxyhole.io ) - Italy *(Firefish)* *(hCaptcha)*
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#### Madagascar
* [mastodon.mg ](https://mastodon.mg ) - Madagascar *(Mastodon)*
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#### Nigeria
* [mastodon.holeyfox.co ](https://mastodon.holeyfox.co ) - Nigeria *(Mastodon)*
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#### Netherlands
* [nwb.social ](https://nwb.social ) - Nieuw West-Brabant *(Mastodon)*
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#### Paraguay
* [mastodon.com.py ](https://mastodon.com.py ) - Paraguay *(Mastodon)*
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#### Portugal
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* [lisboa.social ](https://lisboa.social ) - Lisbon *(Mastodon)*
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#### Spain
* [mstdn.es ](https://mstdn.es ) - Spain *(Mastodon)*
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* [malaga.social ](https://malaga.social ) - Malaga *(Mastodon)*
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#### Switzerland
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* [swiss.social ](https://swiss.social ) - Switzerland *(Mastodon)*
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* [mastodon.free-solutions.org ](https://mastodon.free-solutions.org ) - Switzerland *(Mastodon)*
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* [swiss-talk.net ](https://swiss-talk.net ) - Switzerland *(Mastodon)*
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#### Tunisia
* [mastodon.tn ](https://mastodon.tn ) - Tunisia *(Mastodon)*
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#### Ukraine
* [soc.ua-fediland.de ](https://soc.ua-fediland.de ) - Ukraine *(Mastodon)*
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* [lviv.social ](https://lviv.social ) - Lviv *(Mastodon)*
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#### UK
* [bath.social ](https://bath.social ) - Bath *(Mastodon)*
#### USA
* [socialclub.nyc ](https://socialclub.nyc ) - New York *(Mastodon)*
* [social.tulsa.ok.us ](https://social.tulsa.ok.us ) - Tulsa, Northeast Oklahoma *(Mastodon)*
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* [cityofchicago.live ](https://cityofchicago.live ) - Chicago, Illinois *(Mastodon)*
* [gardenstate.social ](https://gardenstate.social ) - New Jersey *(Mastodon)*
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### 🐧 [For techies](#servers-for-techies)
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* [techlover.eu ](https://techlover.eu ) - talk about new technologies like development, digital art or science *(Mastodon)*
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* [layer8.space ](https://layer8.space ) - talk about Linux, anime, music, software and more *(Mastodon)*
2022-11-05 23:09:02 +00:00
* [devschile.social ](https://devschile.social ) - for Spanish-language techies of Chile *(Mastodon)*
* [k8s.social ](https://k8s.social ) - for kubernetes, container and cloud native enthusiasts *(Mastodon)*
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* [gnulinux.social ](https://gnulinux.social ) - community dedicated to Free Software enthusiasts and supporters
* [technodon.org ](https://technodon.org ) - general technology discussion *(Mastodon)* *(Cloudflared)*
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* [toot.works ](https://toot.works ) - for folks who make things with bits, wires, wood, and more *(Mastodon)*
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### 💻 [Programming](#instances-for-programmers)
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* [pythondevs.social ](https://pythondevs.social ) - for Python developers of all experience levels *(Pleroma)*
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* [dotnet.social ](https://dotnet.social ) - .NET *(Mastodon)*
2022-12-28 21:25:20 +00:00
* [jvm.social ](https://jvm.social ) - JVM technologies related server *(Mastodon)*
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### 🎬 [Book / Game / Show theme](#entertainment)
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* [greenhill.zone ](https://greenhill.zone ) - multilingual instance for fans of Sonic the Hedgehog *(Mastodon)*
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### 🐰 [Environmentalism](#environmentalism)
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* [toot.cat ](https://toot.cat ) - instance for cats, the people who love them, and kindness in general *(Mastodon)*
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* [floe.earth ](https://mastodon.floe.earth ) - talk about climate, society, but also pleasant things in life *(Mastodon)*
2022-11-09 18:29:53 +00:00
* [sauropods.win ](https://sauropods.win ) - for sauropod appreciators *(Mastodon)*
* [ecocentraal.social ](https://ecocentraal.social ) - about eco-central world *(Mastodon)*
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* [bhre.social ](https://bhre.social ) - talk about business, human rights and the environment (BHRE) *(Mastodon)*
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* [vegoon.party ](https://vegoon.party ) - focus on veganism *(Mastodon)*
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* [veganism.social ](https://veganism.social ) - for vegans and animal rights activists *(Mastodon)*
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### ⚕ [Healthcare](#health)
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* [fedisabled.social ](https://fedisabled.social ) - for all disabled people *(Mastodon)*
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* [medibubble.org ](https://medibubble.org ) - for medical professionals and everyone else, in German *(Mastodon)*
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### 👽 [Fandoms](#fandoms)
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* [bungle.online ](https://bungle.online ) - fandom instance, post media, fan art and fanfiction *(Misskey)*
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* [mastodol.jp ](https://mastodol.jp ) - talk about idols in Japanese *(Mastodon)*
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### 🐾 [Subcultures](#subcultures)
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* [birds.garden ](https://birds.garden ) - a quiet, peaceful place where any bird can find refuge *(Pleroma)*
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* [stop.voring.me ](https://stop.voring.me ) - fun hangout for furries and normies alike *(Firefish)* *(hCaptcha)*
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### 🙏 [Religion](#religion)
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* [elizur.me ](https://elizur.me ) - for German-speaking Christians *(Mastodon)*
* [babka.social ](https://babka.social ) - for Jews and Jewish allies *(Mastodon)*
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### 🔴 [Political and social views](#political-and-social-views)
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* [elonsucks.org ](https://elonsucks.org ) - English-speaking server open to anyone, especially those who are anti-capitalist, pro-democracy and strive to bridge inequality *(Mastodon)* *(Cloudflared)*
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### 🌏 [Notable generalistic](#notable-generalistic)
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// *small-to-medium sized instances that will be happy to have new users*
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* [venera.social ](https://venera.social ) - friendly humans are welcome *(Friendica)*
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* [misskey.de ](https://misskey.de ) - hosted in Helsinki *(Misskey)*
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* [howlr.me ](https://howlr.me ) - for members of niche and alternative lifestyle communities; originally alterhuman focused *(Akkoma)*
2022-10-09 17:18:11 +00:00
* [social.sp-codes.de ](https://social.sp-codes.de ) - main language is German *(Mastodon)*
2022-11-05 15:07:41 +00:00
* [social.yesterweb.org ](https://social.yesterweb.org ) - hosted in the USA, mainly in English *(Mastodon)*
2022-11-06 19:32:02 +00:00
* [wetdry.world ](https://wetdry.world ) - talk about tech, gaming, bad jokes *(Mastodon)*
2022-11-09 18:29:53 +00:00
* [masto.bike ](https://masto.bike ) - riding a bike is a plus, French speaking *(Mastodon)*
2022-11-18 22:04:25 +00:00
* [blueplanet.social ](https://blueplanet.social ) - for people interested in making this planet a better place, primarily German language
2022-11-19 17:16:46 +00:00
* [convo.casa ](https://convo.casa ) - general for everyone *(Mastodon)*
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### 🐚 [Run by tech-savvy organizations](#run-by-tech-savvy-organizations)
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*Instances which declare to be affiliated with an incorporate non-profit (usually an [association ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voluntary_association ) or [cooperative ](https://www.ica.coop/en/cooperatives/what-is-a-cooperative )) and to follow its policies*
2020-10-31 20:31:42 +00:00
* [en.osm.town ](https://en.osm.town ) - for the OpenStreetMap Community *(Mastodon)*
2021-08-25 21:57:15 +00:00
* [swiss-chaos.social ](https://swiss-chaos.social ) - Chaos Computer Club Switzerland *(Mastodon)*
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### 🎉 [Notable mention](#notable-mention)
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// *are open to particular audience, i.e., to students of university*
* [mastodon.mit.edu ](https://mastodon.mit.edu ) - for the MIT community *(Mastodon)*
2021-04-23 22:00:47 +00:00
* [metu.life ](https://metu.life ) - for METU university of Turkey *(Mastodon)*
2022-11-06 19:32:02 +00:00
* [mastodon.librelabucm.org ](https://mastodon.librelabucm.org ) - for Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM) people and free/libre software talk in Spanish *(Mastodon)*
2022-11-19 19:34:41 +00:00
* [mastodon.acc.sunet.se ](https://mastodon.acc.sunet.se ) - by Academic Computer Club at Umeå University, Sweden *(Mastodon)*
* [akademienl.social ](https://akademienl.social ) - for anyone working in, affiliated with, or with a general interest in Dutch academia *(Mastodon)*
2022-12-03 18:28:07 +00:00
* [social.sunet.se ](https://social.sunet.se ) - by the Swedish Research Council for anyone belonging to a Swedish university *(Mastodon)*
2023-07-12 21:45:20 +00:00
* [social.edu.nl ](https://social.edu.nl ) - by [SURF ](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2422744 ), a cooperative of Dutch universities *(Mastodon)*
* [social.mpdl.mpg.de ](https://social.mpdl.mpg.de ) - by the [Max Planck Digital Library ](https://www.mpdl.mpg.de/ ) at MPG *(Mastodon)*
* [wisskomm.social ](https://wisskomm.social ) - by [idw ](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Informationsdienst_Wissenschaft ), for entities and groups in German academia *(Mastodon)*
* [social.up.edu.ph ](https://social.up.edu.ph ) - by the University of the Philippines *(Hometown)*
2021-03-28 19:21:34 +00:00
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### 🎉 [Various (registration by application)](#registration-by-application)
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#### Minorities (registration by application)
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*Instances focused on providing a safe space for minorities such as LGBTQ+ people and require approval for registration*
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* [4bear.com ](https://4bear.com ) - for the LGBT+ Bear Community *(Mastodon)*
* [indiepocalypse.social ](https://indiepocalypse.social ) - for independent creators of all sorts *(Mastodon)*
* [is.nota.live ](https://is.nota.live ) - queer-run instance *(Mastodon)*
* [lediver.se ](https://lediver.se ) - für Leipzig, Diversität - diversity-friendly German-language instance *(Mastodon)*
* [lgbtqia.space ](https://lgbtqia.space ) - for all LGBTQIA people who want a caring and safe environment *(Mastodon)*
* [meemu.org ](https://meemu.org ) - a queer-friendly instance *(Mastodon)*
* [pipou.academy ](https://pipou.academy ) - a French-language queer instance - une instance queer, qui vise à être aussi confortable et safe que possible *(Mastodon)*
* [poweredbygay.social ](https://poweredbygay.social ) - for those LGBTQIA+ (and Allies) that are into fun adventurous things, like playing/watching sports, hiking, camping *(Mastodon)*
* [retro.pizza ](https://retro.pizza ) - a queer-run poly-fandom nerd culture instance *(Mastodon)*
2023-03-31 21:22:04 +00:00
* [connectop.us ](https://connectop.us ) - a respectful, diverse, inclusive community standing up for all marginalized gropus *(Mastodon)*
2023-07-12 19:17:50 +00:00
* [blackqueer.life ](https://blackqueer.life ) - for Black queer folks *(Mastodon glitch)*
2024-02-18 13:43:45 +00:00
* [wavebird.party ](https://wavebird.party ) - queer- and disabled-run instance for retrocomputing, retro gaming and indie web enthusiasts *(Mastodon Glitch)*
2023-02-11 19:25:58 +00:00
#### Furry (registration by application)
*Instances which are focused on providing a safe space for furry interests and require approval for registration.*
* [chitter.xyz ](https://chitter.xyz ) - for a friendly, inclusive, and incredibly soft community *(Mastodon)*
* [furry.engineer ](https://furry.engineer ) - echies and engineers of all types within the furry fandom, LGBTQ+ friendly *(Mastodon)*
* [pawb.fun ](https://pawb.fun ) - for the furry fandom, LGBTQ+ friendly safe space *(Mastodon)*
* [pounced-on.me ](https://pounced-on.me ) - a generalistic furry mastodon instance *(Mastodon glitch)*
* [thicc.horse ](https://thicc.horse ) - for body positivity, LGBTQIA+, Furry, horny on main *(Mastodon)*
* [pony.social ](https://pony.social ) - for nerds, LGBTQ+ or just people looking for a comfy place *(Mastodon)*
2023-07-05 16:59:26 +00:00
* [derg.social ](https://derg.social ) - Swiss furry community *(Mastodon)* *(Cloudflared)*
2023-02-11 19:25:58 +00:00
#### Other
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// *these servers may be removed in future automated updates due to signups by application*
* [augsburg.social ](https://augsburg.social ) - Augsburg, Germany *(Mastodon)*
* [wue.social ](https://wue.social ) - Würzburg (and the neighbourhood), Germany *(Mastodon)*
* [bonn.social ](https://bonn.social ) - Bonn, Germany *(Mastodon)*
* [krefeld.life ](https://krefeld.life ) - Krefeld, Germany *(Mastodon)*
* [darmstadt.social ](https://darmstadt.social ) - Darmstadt, Germany *(Mastodon)*
* [snabelen.no ](https://snabelen.no ) - Norway *(Mastodon)*
* [tukkers.online ](https://tukkers.online ) - Twente region, Netherlands *(Mastodon)*
* [mastodon.opencloud.lu ](https://mastodon.opencloud.lu ) - Luxembourg (private and public organisations) *(Mastodon)*
* [mastodon.uy ](https://mastodon.uy ) - Uruguay *(Mastodon)*
* [chilemasto.casa ](https://chilemasto.casa ) - Chile *(Mastodon)*
* [mastodos.com ](https://mastodos.com ) - Kyoto, Japan *(Mastodon)*
* [mograph.social ](https://mograph.social ) - for motion design community, VFX / 3D artists, animators, illustrators *(Mastodon)*
* [iztasocial.site ](https://iztasocial.site ) - discussions about psychology for professors of SUAyED Psicología university of Mexico *(Mastodon)*
* [openbiblio.social ](https://openbiblio.social ) - German libraries and information facilities *(Mastodon)*
* [ausglam.space ](https://ausglam.space ) - Australian galleries, libraries, archives, museums and records people *(Mastodon)*
* [linernotes.club ](https://linernotes.club ) - for discussing music recordings *(Mastodon)*
* [bostonmusic.online ](https://bostonmusic.online ) - digital space serving the Boston music scene *(Mastodon)*
* [mastodon.radio ](https://mastodon.radio ) - for Amateur (Ham) Radio community *(Mastodon)*
* [mastodontti.fi ](https://mastodontti.fi ) - Finnish, public toots should be in Finnish *(Mastodon)*
* [floss.social ](https://floss.social ) - for people who support or build Free Libre Open Source Software *(Mastodon)*
* [linuxrocks.online ](https://linuxrocks.online ) - dedicated to Linux and technologies *(Mastodon)*
* [digipres.club ](https://digipres.club ) - conversations about digital preservation *(Mastodon)*
* [phpc.social ](https://phpc.social ) - PHP community
* [dads.cool ](https://dads.cool ) - anyone with a kid can be a dad *(Mastodon)*
* [colorid.es ](https://colorid.es )- Spanish LGBTQIA+ / queer instance primarily for Portuguese speakers *(Mastodon)*
* [fandom.ink ](https://fandom.ink ) - for fans and fandoms of all types *(Mastodon)*
* [tooting.ch ](https://tooting.ch ) - generic instance hosted by the FairSocialNet association *(Mastodon)*
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* [digitalcourage.social ](https://digitalcourage.social ) - by DigitalCourage *(Mastodon)*
2020-10-31 20:31:42 +00:00
* [libretooth.gr ](https://libretooth.gr ) - by LibreOps, who contribute to (re-)decentralizing the net *(Mastodon)*
2021-03-28 19:21:34 +00:00
* [mastodon.cc ](https://mastodon.cc ) - for art *(Mastodon)*
* [theres.life ](https://theres.life ) - for Christians *(Mastodon)*
* [fikaverse.club ](https://fikaverse.club ) - Swedish and other Scandinavian languages *(Mastodon)*
2021-05-01 15:03:47 +00:00
* [wpbuilds.social ](https://wpbuilds.social ) - for those who love Wordpress and open source *(Mastodon)*
* [feuerwehr.social ](https://feuerwehr.social ) - for all firefighters in German-speaking countries *(Mastodon)*
2021-08-20 20:18:45 +00:00
* [mastodon.gougere.fr ](https://mastodon.gougere.fr ) - Auxerre, France *(Mastodon)*
2021-08-25 21:57:15 +00:00
* [stereodon.social ](https://stereodon.social ) - self-managed social network devoted to underground music (Italian, English languages) *(Mastodon)*
2021-10-21 20:53:58 +00:00
* [solarpunk.moe ](https://solarpunk.moe ) - for solarpunk nerds *(Mastodon)*
2022-01-04 16:38:11 +00:00
* [leftist.network ](https://leftist.network ) - for those with Leftist politics *(Mastodon)*
* [PCGamer.social ](https://pcgamer.social ) - by the PC gamer, for the PC gamer *(Mastodon)*
2022-01-09 20:32:02 +00:00
* [poliverso.org ](https://poliverso.org ) - dedicated to politics and digital rights (Italian speaking) *(Friendica)*
2022-05-23 15:55:49 +00:00
* [ruby.social ](https://ruby.social ) - for people interested in Ruby, Rails and related topics *(Mastodon)*
2022-11-05 15:07:41 +00:00
* [mastodontti.fi ](https://mastodontti.fi ) - for Finnish speakers *(Mastodon)*
* [snabelen.no ](https://snabelen.no ) - for Norwegian speakers *(Mastodon)*
2022-10-10 20:00:55 +00:00
* [mastodon.ml ](https://mastodon.ml ) - Russia *(Mastodon)*
* [cmdr.social ](https://cmdr.social ) - dedicated to Elite: Dangerous and space exploration *(Mastodon)*
* [fsmi.social ](https://fsmi.social ) - free software movement of India *(Mastodon)*
2022-10-29 18:08:36 +00:00
* [handmade.social ](https://handmade.social ) - for all handmade artisans and their Etsy shops
2022-11-01 18:32:13 +00:00
* [sciencemastodon.com ](https://sciencemastodon.com ) - for science journalists and scientists
* [recht.social ](https://recht.social ) - focus on legal topics *(Mastodon)*
2022-11-01 19:16:11 +00:00
* [medic.cafe ](https://medic.cafe ) - for employees in the medical field *(Mastodon)*
2022-11-05 20:46:53 +00:00
* [graz.social ](https://graz.social ) - Graz, Austria *(Mastodon)*
* [leafposter.club ](https://leafposter.club ) - Canada *(Pleroma)*
2022-11-06 19:44:19 +00:00
* [sciences.social ](https://sciences.social ) - for social scientists *(Mastodon)*
* [indiepocalypse.social ](https://indiepocalypse.social ) - for independent creators of all sorts *(Mastodon)*
2022-11-06 20:42:02 +00:00
* [brettspiel.space ](https://brettspiel.space ) - for boardgame players *(Mastodon)*
2022-11-06 19:44:19 +00:00
* [podcasts.social ](https://podcasts.social ) - for podcasters *(Mastodon)*
2022-11-09 18:29:53 +00:00
* [beo.social ](https://beo.social ) - Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
* [greennuclear.online ](https://greennuclear.online ) - nuclear community *(Mastodon)*
* [indiehackers.social ](https://indiehackers.social ) - for all indie hackers *(Mastodon)*
2022-11-14 20:04:10 +00:00
* [musicians.today ](https://musicians.today ) - for musicians of all levels, instruments, regions, languages, and genres *(Mastodon)*
2022-11-14 20:08:19 +00:00
* [kalmar.social ](https://kalmar.social ) - Kalmar region, Sweden *(Mastodon)*
2022-11-17 17:16:27 +00:00
* [blasmusik.social ](https://blasmusik.social ) - specially, but not only for brass musicians, Germany *(Mastodon)*
2022-11-21 21:45:28 +00:00
* [social.seattle.wa.us ](https://social.seattle.wa.us ) - Seattle *(Mastodon)*
2022-12-05 21:27:20 +00:00
* [social.bau-ha.us ](https://social.bau-ha.us ) - part of CCC family, hosted in Weimar *(Mastodon)*
2022-12-12 12:33:21 +00:00
* [poliversity.it ](https://poliversity.it ) - Italian instance dedicated to the world of science and journalism *(Mastodon)*
2022-12-20 20:03:48 +00:00
* [astrodon.social ](https://astrodon.social ) - for anyone interested in astronomy, astrophysics, astrophotography *(Mastodon)*
* [artisan.chat ](https://artisan.chat ) - for creators, crafters, and artists *(Mastodon)*
* [onlycosplays.social ](https://onlycosplays.social ) - safe place for cosplayers and their communities *(Mastodon)*
* [mastodon.eus ](https://mastodon.eus ) - for Euskera/Basque speakers *(Mastodon)*
* [xarxa.cloud ](https://xarxa.cloud ) - for Catalan and Spanish speakers *(Mastodon)*
* [myhobby.zone ](https://myhobby.zone ) - for all kinds of hobbies *(Mastodon)*
* [neurodifferent.me ](https://neurodifferent.me ) - a friendly space for neurodifferent folks *(Mastodon)*
* [machteburch.social ](https://machteburch.social ) - Magdeburg *(Mastodon)*
* [frankfurt.social ](https://frankfurt.social ) - Frankfurt *(Mastodon)*
* [nahe.social ](https://nahe.social ) - Nahe region *(Mastodon)*
* [oslo.town ](https://oslo.town ) - Oslo *(Mastodon)*
* [ecoevo.social ](https://ecoevo.social ) - for the biological ecology and evolution community *(Mastodon)*
* [veterinary.education ](https://veterinary.education ) - veterinary medicine *(Mastodon)*
* [bardown.space ](https://bardown.space ) - for hockey fans and players *(Hometown)*
* [idlethumbs.social ](https://idlethumbs.social ) - hosted in California *(Mastodon)*
2023-01-16 17:36:15 +00:00
* [okla.social ](https://okla.social ) - for those from or interested in Oklahoma *(Mastodon)*
2023-04-25 21:08:48 +00:00
* [artsculture.media ](https://artsculture.media ) - cultural server for artists, musicians, photographers, filmographers, poets, writers *(Mastodon)*
2023-05-09 18:22:24 +00:00
* [hoosier.social ](https://hoosier.social ) - for residents of Indiana *(Mastodon)*
2023-05-23 20:31:32 +00:00
* [dz.social ](https://dz.social ) - Algeria *(Mastodon)*
2023-06-25 21:03:25 +00:00
* [astronomy.city ](https://astronomy.city ) - for astronomy and astronomy-adjacent users *(Mastodon)*
2023-08-01 20:29:27 +00:00
* [paktodon.asia ](https://paktodon.asia ) - a Pakistani instance for the Global South *(Mastodon)*
2023-07-27 20:39:46 +00:00
* [baudigital.social ](https://baudigital.social ) - for people in architecture, civil engineering, or urban studies *(Mastodon)*
2023-12-05 19:33:31 +00:00
* [mastodon.africa ](https://mastodon.africa ) - South Africa *(Mastodon)*
2024-01-09 20:33:56 +00:00
* [montevista.net ](https://montevista.net ) - for Spanish speakers from Puerto Rico *(Mastodon)*
2024-04-25 20:59:06 +00:00
* [mapstodon.space ](https://mapstodon.space ) - an instance dedicated to cartography & geospatial *(Mastodon)*
2022-11-19 19:34:41 +00:00
2018-07-05 01:18:42 +00:00
< / ul >
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## 🌟 Other research links
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- [Pirate Parties in Fediverse ](https://codeberg.org/lostinlight/distributopia/src/branch/main/caramba )
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- [Mastodon server distribution ](https://chaos.social/@leah/99837391793032137 ) - research by @Leah