I’m not sure if I can post here. Lemmy seems kind of complicated. For instance, I tried to post something and it said I can’t because I’m on a local instance. So how do I find out what instance a community is on and how do I make it so I can post?

An example: I went to https://join-lemmy.org/instances and searched for nostupidqestions and nothing was found.

  • MentalEdge@sopuli.xyz
    17·
    2 months ago

    That link takes you to a page where you can search for instances, not communities. That’s where you find a server on which to create an account, but not what communities exist.

    You clearly have an account, so you should be able to just find a community, and then post to it. I’ve no idea what kind of error would tell you off for being “on a local instance”. That’s not even a combination of words that makes sense. Instances cannot be “local”.

  • MrJameGumb@lemmy.world
    8·
    2 months ago

    I’m using the Jerboa app and I’ve never had this issue. Maybe it’s just to do with the way you’re logged in? Using an app has always let me post on whatever instance I want

  • Rhynoplaz@lemmy.world
    6·
    2 months ago

    Once you get it all setup (and download a Lemmy app if you’re using your phone) it runs more smoothly.

    I don’t understand the ins and outs enough to get you there, but it wasn’t too tricky for me.