Podmin Resources

FAQ for Podmins

Some commonly-asked questions for those of you that want to set up a pod or testing environment.

Installation Guides

Your first step in setting up a pod is to prepare your system and install the Diaspora platform. Here's some collected guides on getting the system going.

Nginx Configuration

Everything you need to know about configuring Nginx

Customizing the Splash Page

One of the great parts about decentralization is the fact that you can customize your own pod to your liking. Here's specifically how you can configure the front-most page to get things to look the way you want them to.

Customizing a Pod

Sometimes, a podmin will want to go the extra mile and really customize everything about their pod. That's great! Here's some details about how Pistos, one of our community fork maintainers, does that.

Copy Editing

How to get things set up to copy edit the websites (diasporaproject.org and joindiaspora.com).

Integrating Other Social Networks

How to plug in to existing social networking API's to support cross-posting.

Modifying the Paypal Subscription Button

Every Diaspora pod has support for a PayPal form, so that users who like your pod can help pitch in and financially support pod upkeep.