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📦 Resources & Setup Scripts

Before starting, please make sure to grab the required scripts from our GitHub repository to follow along with the video easily.

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Quick Install:

wget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/mhmdali94/Docker/refs/heads/main/social/gotosocial/gotosocial-ubuntu.sh
chmod +x gotosocial-ubuntu.sh
sudo bash gotosocial-ubuntu.sh

Tutorial Steps

1 Download the Script

wget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/mhmdali94/Docker/refs/heads/main/social/gotosocial/gotosocial-ubuntu.sh

2 Make it Executable

chmod +x gotosocial-ubuntu.sh

3 Run the Installer

sudo bash gotosocial-ubuntu.sh

4 Access the Web UI

# No web client — create your account via CLI, then use a Mastodon-compatible app:
docker exec gotosocial /gotosocial/gotosocial admin account create --username you --email you@example.com --password 'StrongPassword'

Ports Used

PortPurpose
8080API + ActivityPub (map to 443 via proxy — HTTPS required)
443Federation with other instances (must be public)

Overview

Why Use It

When You Need It

    Who Should Use It

      Real Use Cases

        Main Features

          How to Use After Installation

            Security Best Practices

              Ports and Firewall Notes

              Backup and Maintenance

                Common Mistakes

                  Troubleshooting

                    Alternatives

                    When Not to Use It

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                      Frequently Asked Questions

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