> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://onemanandhisblog.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Mastodon servers for journalists - URL: https://onemanandhisblog.com/2022/11/mastodon-servers-for-journalists/ - Published: 2022-11-11T16:15:03.000Z - Updated: 2023-02-10T14:12:12.000Z - Description: Looking for a Mastodon Instance to begin your journey in the fediverse as a journalist? You’ve come to the right place! - Author: Adam Tinworth - Tags: mastodon, Social Media With Twitter's well-publicised problems post-Musk takeover weighing heavily on many users' minds, [huge numbers of people](https://www.theguardian.com/media/2022/nov/01/mastodon-twitter-elon-musk-takeover?ref=onemanandhisblog.com) are starting to explore [Mastodon](https://joinmastodon.org/?ref=onemanandhisblog.com), an open-source community platform, as an alternative. Unlike Twitter, it's not centralised — so you need to find a server to be your “home base” — even if you can follow people from any server once you have an account. *The Guardian* has a pretty [good explainer on the service](https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/nov/08/mastodon-what-is-it-how-do-i-join-use-find-best-server-list-change-elon-musk-twitter-leaving-social-network-alternative?ref=onemanandhisblog.com). Here's the servers specifically for journalists that I've found so far: ## Federated.press A server for people who are willing to follow a code of journalistic ethics, specifically [the Society of Professional Journalists one](https://www.spj.org/ethicscode.asp?ref=onemanandhisblog.com). Not just for journalists, but anyone willing to follow the code while doing any form of reporting. [MastodonA Mastodon server for all who pursue the journalistic ethic. Please click “Learn more” and read our rules and Code of Ethics before applying.![](https://federated.press/packs/media/icons/apple-touch-icon-1024x1024-db6849588b44f525363c37b65ef0ac66.png)Mastodon hosted on federated.press![](https://federated.press/packs/media/images/preview-6399aebd96ccf025654e2977454f168f.png)](https://federated.press/?ref=onemanandhisblog.com) ## Journodon Flagged up to me by [Richard Collins](https://twitter.com/richardwcollins?s=21&t=1RRg0cjNIlwHqqheS0Gosg&ref=onemanandhisblog.com) (thanks!), it's “run from the UK and aimed at working journalists, following the core principles and values of public service journalism.” It was set up by [Matt Deegan](https://twitter.com/matt/status/1593522729466068992?s=61&t=YgbfgkS9EWs%5Fv%5FbyccOpdA&ref=onemanandhisblog.com). [JournodonA place to join Mastodon, if you’re a journalist or someone who works for a recognised media organisation.![](https://journodon.com/packs/media/icons/apple-touch-icon-1024x1024-db6849588b44f525363c37b65ef0ac66.png)Mastodon hosted on journodon.com![](https://journodon.com/system/site_uploads/files/000/000/004/@1x/3e8584c95c27e9e7.png)](https://journodon.com/explore?ref=onemanandhisblog.com) ## Journa.host An instance setup by [Adam Davidson](https://twitter.com/adamdavidson?s=21&t=etZXAoUh7SVgXe6HZx3M0g&ref=onemanandhisblog.com), former *NYT* journalist and current Substack newsletter writer. For working journalists and academics only — and with a fairly intense verification system that can involve filling in several forms. It's reportedly having some issue with other Mastodon instances defederating from it, as [this toot from the founder](https://journa.host/@adamdavidson/109310563104625930?ref=onemanandhisblog.com) shows. *(A “toot” is the name for a post on Mastodon.)* [MastodonAn experimental server to help onboard journalists to Mastodon.![](https://journa.host/apple-touch-icon.png)Mastodon hosted on journa.host![](https://journa.host/packs/media/images/preview-5df98290371ead9a70bc3cd4733bbfa7.jpg)](https://journa.host/about?ref=onemanandhisblog.com) ## Mastodon server for verified journalists Another server for verified journalists, which defaults to using your email address for proving your identity and eligibility. This one was set up by [Matt Karolian](https://twitter.com/mkarolian?s=21&t=bsQuZsIopuAtuuZU%5FY-X3w&ref=onemanandhisblog.com) of the *Boston Globe*. [MastodonMedia.XYZMastodon ServerFor Verified Journalists![](https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/static/pwa-app/logo-default.png/:/rs=w:180,h:180,m)MastodonMedia.XYZMastodon Media![](https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/2654)](https://mastodonmedia.xyz/?ref=onemanandhisblog.com) ## Newsie.social A server aimed at journalists and publishing folk, which is run by the people behind [Fourth Estate](https://fourthestate.org/?ref=onemanandhisblog.com). [Newsie SocialNewsie is the place for journalists, news-people and comms pros.Signups open to the industry.Server operated by the Fourth Estate® team.![](https://newsie.social/apple-touch-icon.png)Mastodon hosted on newsie.social![](https://cdn.masto.host/newsiesocial/site_uploads/files/000/000/005/original/Newsie-Mastodon-Thumbnail.png)](https://newsie.social/?ref=onemanandhisblog.com) ## The Audience Instance My own, newly-launched server, designed for people working in audience strategy, social media and SEO within journalism and the creator economy. [The Audience InstanceA Mastodon server for discussing audience strategy, digital journalism and the creator economy.![](https://follow.onemanandhisblog.com/apple-touch-icon.png)Mastodon hosted on follow.onemanandhisblog.com![](https://follow.onemanandhisblog.com/system/site_uploads/files/000/000/002/original/audience-instance.jpg)](https://follow.onemanandhisblog.com/?ref=onemanandhisblog.com) --- ## Mastodon verification for journalists Dave Lee of the *Financial Times* has set up a service to verify journalists are who they say they are: [PressCheck.org - Home![](https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/636ad2e2a47225e98f736eb6/636b4801a10ec2526ab46fb9_Safeimagekit-resized-imgpng.png)Home![](https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/636ad2e2a47225e98f736eb6/636b27104aff1ce330612a5a_Mastodon_Logotype_(Simple).svg.png)](https://www.presscheck.org/?ref=onemanandhisblog.com) --- Know of any more? [Drop me a line](mailto:adam@onemanandhisblog.com) to let me know.