The choice can be a bit overwhelming. Here's some pointers.

Each node is run independently by someone who wants to be part of the League and agrees to moderate it according to the Website League Community Code and run software that avoids specific dark patterns.

That means whatever node you join, you can expect to feel just as much part of the League as on any other. However, the operators and the nodes themselves are located in different places around the world. Some operators just want to offer a general purpose place to post. Others want to run a space for a specific subculture or community. They'll tell you what the node is about in its description in the list.

You can click on the admin's profile in the list to see who runs each node and decide if there's someone you particularly trust.

The list also shows which country each node and its admin are based in. Choosing one nearby could make things perform better or help you find users who are located near you. Consider where you want your data hosted; you might want to choose one located in a jurisdiction you trust.

Do you already know someone on the League? You might like to join the same node as them.

Finally, if you want to be part of one of the themed nodes based around a specific theme or subculture, or see a URL that you love, you should go for it! But you don't have to be "on-topic" in your posts there. Your profile remains yours.

Unfortunately, it can be a little tricky to change your mind later. You can move your followers and following lists to another node and save a backup of your posts, but unfortunately you can't move your posts to another node at this time.

Can't make up your mind? Don't worry about it too much and pick one that you think has good vibes!

They're the software that League Nodes are based on. See also "How does this work for me?" in the FAQ.

Right now the nodes all run either Akkoma or GoToSocial. These are quite similar, but supported features do vary between them at the moment. We hope that this will be less of a problem in the future. The biggest difference is that Akkoma nodes come with their own interface for browsing and posting, while GoToSocial nodes will ask you to choose one after you've signed up. See 'next steps' for more information.

A node may be running a custom version of the software with special features. The node will tell you about this in its description in the list below or on its own website.

Of course! You are very welcome to become part of the League by hosting your own node. It requires some technical know-how, although we've tried to make it as simple as we can. You will need to be ready to make sure your node conforms to the rules and guidelines. Find out more on Information, our wiki.

If you're not up for that, just join an existing node from the list below.