Create your first Hubzilla account

Hubzilla is a powerful decentralized platform that combines social networking, cloud storage, blogs, and nomadic identity. Your data and identity travel with you, wherever you go.

Time: 20–30 minutes
Cost: €0

Step 1 – Choose a hub

Good starters for beginners:

hubzilla.nl – Dutch hub, beginner-friendly
hub.libranet.de – German, privacy-focused and active
zotum.net – stable general hub

Or browse more hubs at hubzilla.org/hub-directory.

Step 2 – Create an account

Go to your chosen hub’s website
Click Register or Create account
Enter a username, email address and strong password
Complete registration (sometimes moderated)
Verify your email → done!

Step 3 – Set up your profile and identity

Choose a recognizable profile picture and write a clear bio
Create additional channels if you want multiple identities
Enable nomadic identity (you can easily move to another hub later without losing data)
Connect with other networks (Mastodon, Friendica, Diaspora, etc.)

Step 4 – Make connections

Search and add contacts within the Zot network
Connect with the wider fediverse (Mastodon, Friendica)
Import contacts from other systems

Step 5 – Make your first post

Write a post, share a photo or file — Hubzilla automatically distributes it across your connected networks.

You now have a full, portable and independent digital identity.

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