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There is a new major mastodon release (v4.4.0). As usual we will wait some time for bugs to settle and for us to check everything. Please be patient until then. #mastoadmin

We just released #Mastodon 4.4.1, a small patch release fixing a few issues with 4.4.0.

We recommend to install this version instead of 4.4.0 when you update your server.

Full release notes and update instructions are available on our GitHub release page: https://github.com/mastodon/mastodon/releases/tag/v4.4.1

#mastoadmin

Currently we observe errors on one of our media servers. #mastoadmin

We just released Mastodon 4.3.7 and 4.2.20 and 4.1.25. They contain a few minor bug fixes.

Note that this will most likely be the last Mastodon 4.1 release, and 4.1 will be unsupported in 6 days, so we highly advise you to update if you run it.

Full release notes and update instructions are available on our GitHub release page: https://github.com/mastodon/mastodon/releases/

#mastoadmin

I just mailed out a short stack of envelopes containing new Masto.NYC donors' sticker packs (https://masto.nyc/stickers).

I’m very aware that one has to be very choosy about one's charitable giving these days. A donation to your Mastodon server not only helps pay its bills—it sends such a strong statement about how much this service means to you.

It's an incredible and humbling morale boost during strange times. Thank you. #MastoNYC #MastoAdmin
https://masto.nyc/@jmac/114258806648262313

Because of AI/LLM signups at our instance, I've decided to disable requests via Mastodon to sign up. If you want an account, please send a mail to info [at] collectifission [dot] nl so we can have a talk before I'm sure you're not a bot.

Sorry, this is the world we live in now.

#MastoAdmin

We just released Mastodon 4.4.3, 4.3.11, and 4.2.24.

These versions contain bugfixes, a fix for a moderate severity rate limit issue, and security issue if you use SAML. In 4.4.3 there are also changes to how quote posts are handled, as we continue to work towards full support for quote posts in the next main release.

Full release notes and update instructions are available on the GitHub releases page. #mastoadmin

https://github.com/mastodon/mastodon/releases

We will start the update to mastodon v4.4.1 in a few minutes. Please expect some downtime. #mastoadmin

#Fediblock recommendation, there's a rogue server cloning real accounts so it can impersonate them. There is no legitimate reason for such behaviour, admins should suspend it ASAP:

mastodon.arell.ai

Admins might want to suspend the main domain:

arell.ai

This would be good in case the owner tries the same stunt on a different subdomain. Blocking the main domain also blocks all of its subdomains.

(via @thomas)

#FediAdmin #MastoAdmin

🚨 Alert 🚨

There is a new scam wave spreading across Mastodon.

If you see a post like the one below, do not interact with it. SImply report to your server admin.

Server admins, if you are able, now may be the time to temporarily turn off open sign ups.

As moderators, we will do our best to respond to these reports swiftly. We will also add malicious links to our Newsmast Foundation filters list, meaning the posts should not show on our services.

#MastoAdmin #SpamWave #Scam #Mastodon

ALT

@andypiper (or anybody else ...)

Somebody working with a non-profit that is considering starting up a Mastodon instance to use as part of an activism campaign asked me for a rough estimate of how time consuming it is to administer a mastodon instance. Good question! Is there a good wrteeup of this I can point them to?

#MastoAdmin

Tech Note Of The Day (TNOTD):

If you're now on an instance that's been upgraded to the v4.4.* Mastodon distro series, you may want to set your Quote Posts visibility

NOTE: no one can *create* Quote Posts now, this is just in preparation for the v4.5.* distro upgrade

So, at

Preferences (now down at the bottom of the right column) --> Other

find "Who can quote" and set to your preference

I've set mine to "Only your (my) followers"

Note: "This setting will only take effect for posts created with the next Mastodon version, but you can select your preference in preparation."

BE SURE TO SAVE CHANGES

Carry on as you were

#Mastodon #v443 #QuotePosts #MastoAdmin #MastoTip

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#FediAlgo v1.1.19 is deployed. Minor bugfixes and improvements to the customizable timeline algorithm / filtering system for your Mastodon feed.

* Link: https://michelcrypt4d4mus.github.io/fedialgo_demo_app_foryoufeed/
* Code: https://github.com/michelcrypt4d4mus/fedialgo_demo_app_foryoufeed
* Video of FediAlgo in action (slightly out of date): https://universeodon.com/@cryptadamist/114395249311910522

#activitypub #algorithm #algorithmicFeed #algorithmicTimeline #Fedi #FediTips #FediTools #Fediverse #Feed #FOSS #GoToSocial #hashtag #hashtags #MastoAdmin #Mastodon #MastodonApi #mastohelp #mastojs #nodejs #nod #opensource #socialmedia #SocialWeb #timeline #TL #typescript #webdev

ALT

We just released Mastodon 4.4.4, 4.3.12, and 4.2.25.

These versions contain a few bugfixes, notably related to quote posts display in 4.4.

Full release notes and update instructions are available on the GitHub releases page.

https://github.com/mastodon/mastodon/releases

#mastoadmin

We just released Mastodon 4.4.5, 4.3.13, and 4.2.26.

These versions contain a few bugfixes, notably related to quote posts display in 4.4.

Full release notes and update instructions are available on the GitHub releases page.

https://github.com/mastodon/mastodon/releases

#mastoadmin

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#FediAlgo (the customizable timeline algorithm / filtering system for your Mastodon feed) v1.2.2 is deployed now. Has a switch that makes sure any #hashtags / users / etc. that you follow are displayed as filter options even if they don't meet the minimum number of recent toots threshold.

Also a bunch of bug fixes and small improvements.

* Try it here: https://michelcrypt4d4mus.github.io/fedialgo_demo_app_foryoufeed/
* Code: https://github.com/michelcrypt4d4mus/fedialgo_demo_app_foryoufeed
* Video of FediAlgo in action (slightly outdated): https://universeodon.com/@cryptadamist/114395249311910522

#activitypub #algorithm #algorithmicFeed #algorithmicTimeline #Fedi #FediTips #FediTools #Fediverse #Feed #FOSS #GoToSocial #hashtag #hashtags #javascript #MastoAdmin #Mastodon #MastodonApi #mastohelp #mastojs #node #nodejs #opensource #socialmedia #SocialWeb #timeline #TL #typescript #webdev

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- Are you the admin on a public Fediverse server which has sign-ups open?

- Would you like your server listed on https://fedi.garden ?

- Is your server compatible with all seven points at https://fedi.garden/about-this-site ?

If so, please message me 🙂

(NOTE: It can be Mastodon or it can be other types of Fediverse server such as PeerTube, GoToSocial, Pixelfed etc.)

#Fediverse #Mastodon #FediAdmin #MastoAdmin

Mastodon's moderation could be greatly improved by a system to automatically flag posts containing certain words, phrases or links.

It would allow admins to instantly see problematic content (abuse, spam, etc) without having to wait for reports from users. It doesn't have to automatically take action, just flag it.

There's an existing issue in Mastodon's Github. If you are comfortable using Github, give it a thumbs up if you want this feature: https://github.com/mastodon/mastodon/issues/21306

#MastoAdmin #Moderation

⚠️⚠️👻 ⚠️⚠️

WAKE UP EVERYONE we got a new masto.nyc banner that just dropped- Halloween edition! 🎃

Credit as always goes to @MK (now on the fediverse!) for the awesome work!

#nyc #mastoart #mastodon #mastoadmin

ALT

The first beta release of Mastodon 4.5.0 is ready for testing!

Quote posts are finally here, as well as automated fetching of remote replies and a lot of other improvements.

For server moderators, there is also a way to block registrations based on keywords appearing in usernames.

Please test it out and provide feedback 💬

If all goes well, we plan to release the final 4.5.0 version within the next 3 weeks.

https://github.com/mastodon/mastodon/releases/tag/v4.5.0-beta.1

#mastoadmin

Updated my test mastodon instance to 4.5.0-beta-1

Lessons learned:

* Ruby Version update must use the exact command listed in the upgrade docs.

* UPDATE: Read replies, it works! ~~Tangerine Theme isn't 4.5 compatible, so removed it.~~

* UPDATE: Read replies! ~~Had to run this to reset every user to default theme. (SCARY)~~

```
User.find_each do |user|
next if user.settings['theme'] == 'default'
user.settings['theme'] = 'default'
user.save
end
```

#MastoAdmin

We just released Mastodon 4.4.8 and the second 4.5.0 beta release.

These versions fix a security issue allowing quote controls to be bypassed.

Full release notes and update instructions are available on the GitHub release page.

https://github.com/mastodon/mastodon/releases/tag/v4.4.8
https://github.com/mastodon/mastodon/releases/tag/v4.5.0-beta.2

#mastoadmin

Time to bust a Fediverse myth: asking people to boost your post does NOT create any connections to your server.

All that boosting a post does is boost that post, it does not have any effect at all on how your server federates.

For methods that actually work, I've done a guide on making your account and posts more visible:

➡️ https://fedi.tips/how-do-i-get-more-followers-on-mastodon-and-the-fediverse

I've also done a guide on all the things that help your server see more of the Fediverse:

➡️ https://fedi.tips/using-relays-to-quickly-expand-a-servers-view-of-the-fediverse

#FediAdmin #MastoAdmin

Nov 03, 2025 11:42 AM GMT -3
The issue is now fixed, prior to the v4.5 release: https://bolha.one/@cadusilva/115485894602339715

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Nov 03, 2025 06:35 AM GMT -3
One of the devs replied to the discussion I started in the Mastodon repo: https://github.com/mastodon/mastodon/discussions/36685#discussioncomment-14856034

Original post:
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Mastodon 4.5 is set to launch this week and there's something you should know:

All you need to quote a toot on Mastodon is to paste the link of said toot. Or, of course, you can use the boost button and select "Quote".

But pasting a link also works, automatically. If the author is on Mastodon and allows quotes, the toot will appear in the compose field but can be detached. If not, it'll be just a simple, plain link.

In the end, both paths lead to the same destination: to quote a toot. And, if the author allows quotes, this will generate a notification to them.

So it's important to know that this also works with private mentions, aka DMs.

Even if you don't mention the author's profile (user@instance.tld), if you simply paste a link to their post, and they allow quotes, they will be notified.

If they don't allow quotes, it'll be just a simple and plain link, and no notification will be sent to them.

So be careful not to end up mentioning someone in a DM without the intention of doing so.

They'll be able to see the DM content where the link was pasted, as if you'd have mentioned them explicitly. But it was just a quoted toot.

Let's see what they say about this: https://github.com/mastodon/mastodon/discussions/36685

#Mastodon #MastoAdmin #QuoteToots

The third release candidate for Mastodon 4.5 is ready!

It addresses UX concerns regarding quotes and post privacy, now warning when you quote someone in a followers-only post, and preventing quotes in Private Mentions.

It also includes a few other bugfixes.

We are planning to release the final 4.5.0 version tomorrow, so please test this release candidate if you can!

Full release notes and update instructions are available on our GitHub release page: https://github.com/mastodon/mastodon/releases/tag/v4.5.0-rc.3

#mastoadmin