How to use Hive Social, the latest popular alternative to Twitter
Since Elon Musk bought Twitter, devout tweeters have been scouring for a new place to post and keep up with their favorite creators. Hive Social is a fandom approved alternative to Twitter.
Unlike another popular Twitter replacement, Mastodon, Hive Social isn't a decentralized platform, making it an easier transition and much more intuitive. The platform, created by Raluca Pop, launched in 2019 and has seen an influx of over 750,000 users since Nov. 17. On Nov. 21 it surpassed a million users.
Hive Social allows you to post text or images without the length limitations of Twitter and already has an editing function. But the best part of the app is that you can customize your profile colors and add songs to your profile.
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Here's how to get started on Hive Social.
How to sign-up:
1. Download the app.
Right now there is no desktop version of the platform available, so you have to download the app via Apple's App Store or Android's Google Play store.
2. Select "Create an Account" and the method by which you want to sign up.
3. Enter your email or phone number and a password.
Depending on whether you created an account with your phone number or email you'll either need to enter a verification code or click the link in a verification email.
4. Choose your display name and username.
5. Select three topics that interest you like art, memes, and movies.
6. Tap "Start Exploring."
The beehive icon in the lower left hand corner will show you posts by people you follow and the magnifying glass icon takes you to the discover page that's organized by different topics like trending, for you, music, and books. To post, tap the plus sign on the bottom center of your screen.
How to customize the color of your profile:
1. Tap the profile icon in the lower right hand corner.
2. Select the settings wheel in the upper right hand corner.
3. Tap "Color Themes."
4. Select a color.
How to add music to your profile:
To add music to your profile you have to connect your Spotify or Apple Music account to your Hive Social. Currently, Spotify is unavailable to connect, but it is coming soon. It's free to have one song on your Hive Social and costs $0.99 to feature two songs.
1. Tap the profile icon in the lower right hand corner.
2. Select the music note icon.
3. Select "Connect" next to Spotify or Apple Music.
4. Navigate back to your profile.
5. Tap the music note again.
6. Select "Free."
7. Search your desired song.
8. Tap the purple plus sign.
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