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Code Issues 6 Releases Wiki Activity

Add HTTPS requirement for link verification (#1022) 

Brings documentation in line with new constraints introduced by https://github.com/mastodon/mastodon/issues/20242
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@ -71,6 +71,8 @@ If you put a link in your profile metadata, Mastodon checks if the linked page l
Behind the scenes, Mastodon checks for the `rel="me"` attribute on the link back. Likewise, Mastodon puts `rel="me"` on the links within profile metadata.
The profile page you're linking to must be served securely (over HTTPS) in order to pass verification.
{{< hint style="info" >}}
Because Mastodon can be self-hosted, there is no better way to verify your identity than to host Mastodon on your own domain, which people already trust.
{{< /hint >}}