Several social networks have emerged over the past year in an attempt to provide an alternative to Twitter, which is owned by Elon Musk. One of his such networks is Bluesky Social, which is backed by former Twitter CEO and co-founder Jack Dorsey. Bluesky works and looks a lot like Twitter, but without the baggage that Musk brings.
Bluesky is available on the web and mobile via iOS and Android apps. The main hurdle here is that it’s still in beta, so it’s only available by invitation. However, if you manage to receive an invitation, here’s how to sign up and use the app.
How to sign up for a Bluesky account
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You will need an invitation code to join Bluesky Social, but it is difficult to obtain at this time. First, you need to ask her existing Bluesky user if she has any spare invitations to send you. If that doesn’t work, you’ll need to join the waiting list. You can perform this step from the website or mobile app.
To do this from your phone, download and install the Bluesky app from the App Store or Google Play. Access the Bluesky website from your browser.select Create a new account Choose a hosting provider. By default, this should be Bluesky.
strike Next, enter your invitation code if you have one. Enter your email address, create a password, and select your date of birth.Tap Next Enter the handle you want to use for your account. Your complete handle is [username]@bsky.social. Welcome to Bluesky.Tap Continue.
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If you don’t have an invitation code, please select one join the waiting list Instead.Enter your email address and select join the waiting list.
How to find Bluesky accounts to follow
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You will then be able to choose which accounts and feeds to follow. Tap. Find accounts to follow button. The app will suggest accounts within your network.Scroll down the list and tap to follow Any account you’re interested in.
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You can also select House Click the icon to return to the home screen. From there, select the top heading. Discover Search for posts from other accounts. Select your account name, to follow on your account’s profile page.
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You can also search and find your account. Tap. search Click the icon at the bottom and enter a term to search for more accounts. Select your favorite account name, to follow button.
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Once you have selected some accounts, return to the home screen and popular with friends Heading. This screen lists posts from your accounts, followed by the accounts you follow. Select your account name twice to go to your profile page, then to follow To follow them.
How to view and add Bluesky feeds
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Bluesky allows you to view multiple feeds. With the mobile app, my feed Icon in the center of the bottom toolbar. On the website, click on a category on the left. my feed. Select a field at the top. discover new feeds. Scroll down the screen and press the plus (+) symbol next to the feed you are interested in. Otherwise, select the name of a feed to see specific posts and accounts within that feed.To follow it, please select Add to my feed.
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[フィードの検出]The screen also allows you to search for specific feeds. Enter a keyword or term in the search field at the top. Scroll down the list and follow the feeds that interest you.
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Once you’ve added enough feeds and accounts to follow, return to the home page and click Continue Click the tab or icon to view the feed.
How to post to Bluesky
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To create a new post, tap the blue icon in the mobile app or new post Icon on website. Enter your message up to 300 characters. You can attach a photo by selecting the photo icon or take a new photo by selecting the camera icon.
You can also create ALT tags on images to provide a description for people who can’t see the image. Add text for the ALT tab and select it keep. When you’re done, select Post.
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You can add links to your posts. Select the link from the source, copy it, and paste it into your post.select Add link card Show a preview of the page.Once done, select post.
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choose notification Click the icon to see all notifications about replies, likes, and new follows. You can reply to posts in a variety of ways. Select the heart icon to like the post.
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To repost or quote:[再投稿]Select the button. To add a reply to a post, select the Reply button. Select the ellipsis icon to translate the post, copy the text, share, mute the thread, or report.
How to mute or report a Bluesky post
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If you come across content that you find offensive or objectionable, you can mute the post or report it. For individual posts, select the ellipsis, mute the thread Shut it up or Report submission This is to report to Blue Sky. When reporting, you will be asked to select a category, such as spam, unwanted sexual content, or copyright infringement. You can then add more details to your report or send it immediately.
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You can also mute, block, or report an entire account. Select the account’s name to view its profile page, then select the ellipsis. From here, you can mute the account to silence posts, block the account completely, or report the account to Bluesky.
How to moderate your Bluesky feed
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If you would like to tell Bluesky what types of content you would like to filter or block, moderation Categories (swipe right first in the mobile app).select content filtering Control the type of content that appears in your feed.select mute list Add a public list of users you want to mute.select muted account To view specific muted accounts, click blocked account View blocked accounts.
View and edit your Bluesky profile
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To view your profile, profile Category. This screen shows your posts and replies, as well as the number of posts, followers, and followed accounts.
select Edit profile Add or change the display name, description, and image. When you’re done, save your changes. Tap the ellipsis icon to share your profile with another app or person.
Adjust Bluesky settings
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You can access various options by selecting setting. Here you can add another Bluesky account or invite friends. However, both of these actions require an additional invitation code. You can also change the appearance of your screen, adjust feed preferences, set an app password, view saved feeds, switch languages, change your handle, and delete your account.
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