What is GeistHaus?
GeistHaus is a hosting platform for self-managed Mastodon and Bluesky communities. Whether you're an individual, an organization, or a niche community, our platform provides an easy way to deploy and manage your own decentralized social network.
Why GeistHaus?
- Bridges Mastodon & Bluesky - Run an instance that supports both ActivityPub and the AT Protocol.
- Simple Deployment - No need to tinker with servers; GeistHaus handles hosting, scaling, and maintenance.
- Own Your Community - Set your own rules, branding, and moderation policies.
How It Works
- Sign Up & Choose Your Domain - Pick a custom domain or use a GeistHaus subdomain.
- Deploy Your Instance - We handle the setup; your community is online in minutes.
- Customize & Moderate - Set your rules, branding, and federation preferences.
- Grow Your Community - Engage with users across Mastodon, Bluesky, and the open social web.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GeistHaus open source?
GeistHaus runs on open protocols, but we offer managed hosting for convenience. We're exploring open-source components.
Can I migrate an existing Mastodon instance?
Yes! We provide migration tools to move your community to GeistHaus with minimal downtime.
When will GeistHaus launch?
We're currently in development-sign up for early access to be the first to try it out!