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We are excited to announce pixelfed.ca, a new Pixelfed instance run by Canadians and hosted in Canada [edited, see comments] (pixelfed.ca)

submitted 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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After moving in to our new server last month, our next large project is to set up some new Fediverse platforms. One of the most requested of those was Pixelfed, which is an image sharing platform.

You should be able to sign up here: pixelfed.ca

As with any new instance, some issues are to be expected and while we've done some testing already, please bear with us as things get going. For any support related issues with pixelfed.ca, please post in the new [email protected] community

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[-] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago

Is there a way to login with my mstdn.ca account like I can with the main server?

[-] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago

Update: It should be working now!

[-] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago

We're going to explore some more. We didn't disable it, so it might be in the config somewhere

It's been out for a while: https://mastodon.social/@pixelfed/110727848627479712

Personally I found the mastodon sign up to be unreliable, and ended up making an account separately, back when I was on another Pixelfed instance

[-] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago

This is great! Thanks!

[-] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago

Now that I’m all set up i put my profile on Facebook to see if I can attract some more “regular” people.

I have an artist friend who was interested in the idea of running a Pixelfed account side-by-side with his instagram, but Instagram linking to the Pixelfed with some bonus content there. I’m gonna see if he needs help with that later today.

[-] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

Can't sign up through the web app. The web form sends the request, then the password fields clear, then nothing. Just stays there.

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[-] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago

Yes! It's finally here! My first experience with Pixelfed was back in 2019 on an instance which got shut down shortly after I signed up. It really demonstrated the importance of picking the "right" instance. Given Fedecan's track record with Lemmy.ca, I know Pixelfed.ca won't suffer the same fate. 😊

[-] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago

Is this like fediverse Canadian Twitter? Is this meant to replace lemmy.ca?

[-] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago

pixelfed is a fediverse version of Instagram. and no, not a replacement. more like a complimentary service.

[-] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago

Is migration possible from another instance?

[-] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago

American here. Fantastic job, guys! Keeping my fingers crossed for you. Don't break this boycott, you have more power than the fascists want the world to think!

You can do this. I believe in you!

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