# Getting Started with Mastodon

Fandom has made some useful newbie guides to Mastodon that are worth checking out:

* [naye's A Newbie's Guide to Mastodon](https://naye.dreamwidth.org/2387980.html)
* [FederatedFandom's First Configuration Steps](https://awningfawning.xyz/how-to-lock-yourself-down-on-mastodon/) - this has the configuration options for mimicing a locked account on Twitter.
* [FederatedFandom's How to Find People Guide](https://awningfawning.xyz/how-to-find-folks-you-know-on-mastodon/)