Open Source: The software code of this network is Open Source. This means that the code is public and can be copied, used, modified, enhanced and verified by anyone. You can contribute as a developer or translator to improve and enhance this project.
Not for profit: Ocelot.social is non-profit, serving the public good. The network is developed and maintained by a non-profit association located in Germany, assisted by open source contributors around the world.
Privacy: Your data will not be sold to advertisers and no user profiling will be done unless the operator of the network in question explicitly states this in its privacy policy.
Funded by donations: The ocelot.social software is funded by donations which means that you may or may not give some love back by a donation or by other ways of contributing.
Self-determination: Independence from the terms of use of the well-known major social networks: The operator of an Ocelot.Social network sets its own terms of use.

FEATURES

What are the features?

See our official website.

In what languages is the network available?

See our official website.

Which browsers are recommended?

The browser that works best with an ocelot.social network is Firefox by Mozilla. Less suitable, however, are the Edge browser and the Internet Explorer by Microsoft as well as old browser versions.

We recommend to use Firefox for two main reasons:

It is a free open-source browser developed by Mozilla, a non-profit organisation that promotes participation on the internet and takes data privacy seriously.
There are technical requirements that only Firefox meets to 100% at this point (other browsers limit the number of posts you can see when scrolling down the page, for example).

You are free to visit an ocelot.social network with other browsers! Firefox is the best technical fit at the moment but our developers do their best to make your experience as smooth as possible for any browser.

Download and install Firefox for free at: https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new/

Is there a mobile app?

You can install any ocelot.social network as a _Progressive Web App (PWA) on your Home screen:

Android

Type the domain of our network into the browser of your smartphone (e.g. ocelot.social).
Confirm the question if you like to add the network to the Home screen.
Now you see the network's logo on your Home screen. Tap on it to get into the network.

iOS

If you use an iPhone or iPad you can add the network as a link or - as of iOS 12.2 - as a Progressive Web App (PWA) on your home screen:

Open the Safari app.
Type in the domain of our network (e.g. ocelot.social).
At the bottom tap on the share symbol.
Tap the option Add to home screen.
Tap on Add.

Now the logo of the network is on your Home screen. Tap on it to get into the network.

Is this network accessible for people with a disability?

Accessibility means an easy access and use of our network for people with disabilities. Unfortunately, our network is not quite accessible and we are working on it.

OPERATING YOUR OWN NETWORK

How can I operate an own Ocelot.Social network?

You need a domain and a web hosting (= space on a suitable web server), on which the Ocelot.software can be installed. On request we offer you a hosted service.

How can I install the software?.

See our installation guide. We are happy to support you! You'll find our contact details below.

CONTRIBUTING AND PROMOTING

How can I report a bug?

By reporting an error you contribute to the quality of this network. Thank you!

There are several ways to report an error:

a) Email

Please contact our support by email providing these details:

What doesn't work? Add a screenshot if possible.
When did the error occur (date, time)?
Where did the error occur, on which page or view?
What steps did you take until the error occurred? (so-called "click path")
Which browser and which browser version do you use?
Which operating system and which version do you use?

b) Discord

If you are a user of the communication platform Discord then please report the bug in our Discord channel.

c) Report it on GitHub

GitHub is the online platform for Open Source software. This is how you can report a bug on GitHub:

Visit the GitHub page of Ocelot.Social.
In the menu click on Issues.
Enter a keyword in the search field to check if the bug has already been reported on GitHub.
If not, click on the button New Issue.
Log into GitHub - or create a user account if you don't have any.
On the line Bug Report click on the button Get started.
Enter a meaningful title.
Complete the required details in the text field. Leave the sections starting with special characters.
Click on Submit new issue.
Log out of GitHub.

You can follow the status of development anytime and will be notified by e-mail about comments and changes of this issue.

How can I help as a software developer?

We are excited to work with you!

Discord

You find our developers on Discord.

There we have almost daily a stand-up meeting at UTC 10:30h / CET 11:30 (daylight saving time at UTC 09:30h / CEST 11:30h) in the Conference Room or at a Link that is published in the #coding-Kanal. Please contact us if you would like to have a pairing session for your start of if you have any questions.

GitHub

You will find our GitHub repository and the code at https://github.com/Ocelot-Social-Community/Ocelot-Social.

Please comment an issue that you would like to work on and we will contact you.

How can I make a donation?

Your donation is very welcome and helps to enhance and improve the network. This software is mostly developed and maintained by the association busFaktor() e.V.. Please support us with a donation to busFaktor() e.V.. Thanks a lot! ❤️

How can I promote ocelot.social?

Add the link ocelot.social to your website.
Give ocelot.social a Like at https://alternativeto.net/software/ocelot-social/ or add your comment or review there.
Star our project on GitHub at https://github.com/Ocelot-Social-Community/Ocelot-Social/.
Subscribe to the YouTube channel of busFaktor() e.V. and give a like to their videos.
Promote it on your social networks.
Tell your friends about it by word-of-mouth.
Write a press article on ocelot.social or contact the editorial office of your local news page or radio station.

CONTACT

Contact us

Are you interested in operating your own ocelot network becoming a user? Please contact us here:

EN: User Guide

DE: Benutzeranleitung

EN: Edit this wiki | DE: Bearbeite dieses Wiki

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Overview

GENERAL

How is ocelot.social different from other social networks?