Mastodon is an open-source, decentralized social media platform is to encourage more authoritative, transparent, and academically focused discourse at the university and beyond. Unlike other social media services, Mastodon is run by Stanford for Stanford faculty.
Features
- Community-based social media
- Post customization
- Notifications
- Direct messaging
- Polls
- Accessibility descriptions
Designed for
Stanford Faculty
Requirements
An active SUNet ID belonging to a member of the Professoriate, as defined by section 1.2.5 of the Faculty Handbook.
Data security
Low and Moderate Risk Data
Rates
Free of charge
Get started
Mastodon is exclusively for Stanford Faculty.
To create an account:
- Go to faculty.mastodon.stanford.edu.
- Select Login.
- Click the “Mastodon at Stanford” button.
- Enter your SUNet ID and password.
- Your account will be created.
Get help
Submit a Help request to the Mastodon Pilot team. (This form is visible only to Stanford Faculty.)
Learn more
Explore the Mastodon frequently asked questions page.
