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Managed Pixelfed, ready when you are.

Pixelfed is a fediverse decentralized social network for image sharing. Unlike other platforms with features similar to those of the social network Instagram. It runs on BetterMade infrastructure with your domain, and our partner Octane Software sets it up and keeps it updated and maintained.

See it in action

What is included

Ready to use from day one

Pixelfed is a fediverse decentralized social network for image sharing. Unlike other platforms with features similar to those of the social network Instagram.

Hosted for you

Pixelfed runs on BetterMade infrastructure and is connected to your domain with SSL.

Installed by Octane Software

Octane Software installs and configures Pixelfed and sets up your first admin login.

Always up to date

Octane Software applies Pixelfed updates and handles all ongoing maintenance.

Backed up and monitored

Backups and uptime monitoring help keep Pixelfed safe and available.

Who does what

Three parts, one service

Your app runs on BetterMade infrastructure. Our partner Octane Software handles the professional services: setup, updates and ongoing maintenance. Only Octane Software maintains and updates managed apps.

Infrastructure BetterMade

The server your app runs on
Network and uptime
Your domain and SSL certificate
Billing and your account

Managed services Octane Software

Installing and configuring Pixelfed
Applying Pixelfed updates
Ongoing maintenance and fixes
Backups and monitoring of the app

Your part You

Using Pixelfed for your own work
Connecting the accounts you need
Inviting your team
Choosing your Pixelfed settings

Product tour

See Pixelfed in action

Screenshots that show what Pixelfed looks like.

How it works

Live in three steps

No server setup, no command line. Check out, and Octane Software handles the install so you can start building.

Choose an app

Pick an app from the directory, or request one that isn’t listed yet.
Check out securely

Pay online and Octane Software gets to work setting up your app on BetterMade infrastructure.
Log in and use it

Your app goes live at your domain with SSL. Octane Software handles every update and all ongoing maintenance.

FAQ

Pixelfed questions, answered

What to know before you get started with managed Pixelfed.

What is Pixelfed?

Pixelfed is a fediverse decentralized social network for image sharing. Unlike other platforms with features similar to those of the social network Instagram.

Do I need to know how to code?

No. There is no server setup and no command line. Octane Software installs Pixelfed for you, so you can log in and start using it.

Will Pixelfed run on my own domain?

Yes. Your app goes live at your domain with SSL, and it runs on BetterMade infrastructure.

Who sets up and maintains my Pixelfed?

Octane Software, our professional services partner, installs Pixelfed, applies updates and handles all ongoing maintenance. Your instance runs on BetterMade infrastructure.

Do you do the day-to-day work in Pixelfed for me?

No. Octane Software sets up and maintains Pixelfed so it’s ready to use, and the day-to-day use is up to you.

Ready to put Pixelfed to work?

Check out in a few minutes, or book a call first to talk through what you want to set up.

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Runs on BetterMade infrastructure Managed by Octane Software

Managed Pixelfed, ready when you are.