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A newbie's guide to self-hosting: GoToSocial part 1 (installation and set-up)

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Summary

A beginner-friendly guide to self-hosting GoToSocial using YunoHost, covering domain/subdomain setup, DNS configuration, GoToSocial installation, and initial security hardening (disabling open registrations, enabling 2FA, and using blocklists). The article emphasizes federation, privacy, and practical steps for a self-hosted fediverse deployment.

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