Bluesky guides

Bluesky can feel a little confusing at first: lists, labels, custom feeds, servers… These short guides explain how it all works, in plain words, with free bskycheck tools to check your own account along the way.

Staying safe

Spotting botsThe signs of a bot account, the harmless kinds, and how to mute, block or report the rest. Moderation listsMute or block many accounts at once, make your own list, and find out which lists you're on. LabelsWhat moderation labels are, who adds them, how to choose what you see, and how to appeal.

How Bluesky works

The Atmosphere and the AT ProtocolBluesky is one app among many: what the AT Protocol is, and the apps and hosts that share it. What is a PDS?Where your account lives, how the AT Protocol fits together, and why some people host elsewhere.

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Bluesky payments and tipsWhat Bluesky announced about paying creators, and how to get ready.

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