# How to self-host Mastodon

DevFeed: [How to self-host Mastodon](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/how-to-self-host-mastodon-5783.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://neon.com/blog/self-host-mastodon>)

Author: Mahmoud Abdelwahab

Published: 2023-01-26T16:05:08Z

Content type: tutorial

Language: en

Sources: [Blog -- Neon Docs](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/blog-neon-docs.md>)

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## AI overview

A beginner-oriented guide to self-hosting a Mastodon instance, covering its architecture and deployment prerequisites including Docker and Fly.io.

## Source excerpt

In this guide, you will learn how to self-host your own Mastodon instance. If you're interested in self-hosting Mastodon without getting into the technical details, you can check out the list of dedicated Mastodon hosting providers. What is Mastodon? Mastodon is an open-source, d...