Whether you're a Reddit refugee or just curious about a better, community-driven social network, Europe Pub is the place to connect, share, and support local economies!

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What is Europe Pub?

Europe Pub is a European social network built on Lemmy, a federated social network platform. Think of it like Reddit, but with a crucial difference:

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Why Europe Pub?

• 🔏 Privacy-Friendly: Your data stays protected—we prioritize user privacy.
• 🇪🇺 Hosted in Europe: All data is stored on European servers operated by European companies.
• 🫂 Community-First: Built by Europeans, for Europeans.
• 🔗 Open & Connected: Seamlessly interact with communities across the entire Fediverse.
• 🛡️ Transparent & Open-Source: No hidden algorithms or corporate control—everything runs on open-source software.

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How to Get Started (Easy Mode!)

1. Choose your experience:

   • Europe Pub Photon (photon.europe.pub) – the easy and clean one
   • Europe Pub Voyager (voyager.europe.pub) – the advanced and customizable one
   • Default Lemmy UI – not the prettiest but many love it
   • OG Reddit Like UI (old.europe.pub) – if you prefer retro reddit flairs
   • You can install them directly from within your browser. No app download needed

2. Create an Account:

   • Tap the Sign Up button.
   • (If you use a third party client use "europe.pub" as server)
   • Pick a username, password, and you're in!

3. Join a few Community:

   • Go to the communities list and join a few communities in which you're interested.
   • Hit "Subscribe" and start sharing/commenting!

Looking for more?

1. Use the Lemmy Explorer to find communities:

   • Visit Lemmyverse.net.
   • Search for a topic or interest (just like searching for a subreddit).

2. Subscribe to a Community:

   • Copy the full community name (e.g., !europeanfederalists@lemmy.world).
   • Paste it into the search bar on Europe Pub or the Voyager app.
   • Hit Subscribe and start engaging!

💡 If a community looks empty at first, don't worry! It will load posts after you subscribe. Newly discovered communities take a few minutes to sync—just subscribe and check back!

✅ Subscribe to multiple communities to make the Fediverse stronger, more resilient, and censorship-resistant!

🔎 Looking for something specific? Let us know—we’ll help you find the right community!

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Missing a community? Start your own!

It’s easy, and you’ll be shaping the future of Europe Pub and the Fediverse. We're just getting started! Create new communities for your interests:

• 🧳 Travel tips across Europe?
• 🇪🇺 EU policy debates?
• 🍲 Local food or tech innovations?

Be a pioneer! The more communities, the richer the experience.

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Want to help us?

Do you want to make Europe strong together? We're looking for passionate moderators to help ensure our communities are positive, welcoming spaces. If you're interested in playing a key role in shaping Europe Pub, join us in this endeavor!

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Let's build a stronger Europe, one post at a time.

Questions? Ask below! 👇