Who are we?
We're hackers, designers, developers, ATProto enthusiasts, scrobblers, tinkerers, friends, and curious minds. Some of us are all these things, some of us are none of these things.
What brings us together isn't a checklist, but a shared space where everyone is welcome to be themselves. This is our slice of the atmosphere.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does your PDS require an invite code?
Nope! We have an open PDS as long as you agree with our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
You can use this PDS MOOver link to migrate your ATProto account to our PDS from another PDS.
Or if you are creating a new account, you can do this on Bluesky's website,
click create a new account, and then click the pencil icon next to the text "You are creating an account on Bluesky Social".
On the custom screen you can enter "https://selfhosted.social". Then you complete the registration process as normal and you're good to go!'.
What about the server? Where is it located? Is there backups?
The PDS is hosted on DigitalOcean. On a VPS that is located in Atlanta, GA, USA. We do nightly backups of the whole server, and each individual account is also backed up with PDS MOOver.
You can manage them by signing in to the backups page with your ATProto account.
Is it free?
Yes, but sponsorships and tips are welcomed to help cover server costs! Can use GitHub sponsors or Ko-Fi to support us.
How do I get support? Reach an admin?
You can reach out directly to me on Bluesky @baileytownsend.dev or email us at modmail@selfhosted.social.
I don't think this is the PDS for me.
Perfectly okay! Independent PDSs are becoming more common, and here is a list of some of our favorites that welcome new users and hope if you can't find a home with us that you can find one that works for you.