Mastodon is an open-source, decentralized social media platform that is similar to Twitter. One feature of Mastodon is the ability for users to verify their accounts, which indicates that the account is legitimate and run by the person or organization it claims to be.
To add Mastodon verification to your Discourse forum, you will need to follow these steps:
- Create a Mastodon account: If you don’t already have one, you will need to create a Mastodon account for your forum. This account will be used to verify your Discourse forum.
- Verify your Mastodon account: Once you have created your Mastodon account, you will need to verify it by following the verification process provided by Mastodon. This typically involves providing an email address and a phone number, and may also involve providing additional information or documentation.
- Link your Mastodon account to your Discourse forum: In your Discourse forum’s settings, you will need to find the option to link your Mastodon account. This may be in the “Social Logins” or “Integrations” section. Once you have found the option, you will need to enter the username and server of your Mastodon account, and then click “Save.”
- Display the verification badge on your Discourse forum: Once your Mastodon account is linked to your Discourse forum, you will be able to display the Mastodon verification badge on your forum. This can typically be done by going to the “Badges” section of your Discourse forum’s settings and enabling the Mastodon verification badge.
- Test the integration: After the above steps, you should be able to verify your Discourse forum using your Mastodon account. To test the integration, you can try logging into your Discourse forum using your Mastodon account, and check the badge is displaying on the forum.
Please note that the steps mentioned above may vary depending on the specific version of Discourse you are using, and the way Mastodon handles verification at the time you are performing this.