Connect Mastodon
Works on any Mastodon server, with an access token.
3 steps · about 3 minutes
You need
- A Mastodon account
1
Make an application
On your server: Preferences → Development → New application. Name it Honkpost and tick read:accounts, write:statuses and write:media. Save.
2
Copy the token
Open the app you just made and copy "Your access token".
3
Connect in Honkpost
Settings → Channels → Mastodon. Enter your server (like mastodon.social) and paste the token.
Open Channels in HonkpostIf it goes wrong
- Photos don’t go out. The token is missing write:media. Tick it, save, and connect again.
Good to know
- Up to 500 characters, 4 photos or 1 video.