Tutorial

Getting Started

Welcome to Topilink. This guide walks you through everything you'll do in your first few minutes - from setting up your profile to making your first post.

  1. 1

    Set up your profile

    Finish the required setup first. Topilink requires a username, first name, and last name before you can post, message, follow, react, or explore the main app menus.

    • Open Settings → Profile
    • Pick a username (this is how people @-mention you)
    • Confirm your first and last name
    • Add an avatar, a short bio, and any links
    • Choose Public (anyone can see your posts) or Private (approved followers only)
  2. 2

    Follow Topics, not just people

    Topilink is organized around Topics. Posts live inside Topics, so you discover great content without needing to follow anyone first.

    • Tap Topics in the bottom navigation
    • Search for a subject you care about and tap Follow
    • Tap the bell icon to mute notifications while keeping it in your feed
  3. 3

    Make your first post

    Posts are how you join the conversation. Pick the right Topic and your audience finds you on day one.

    • Tap the + button in the bottom nav
    • Pick the Topic where your post belongs
    • Write your post and attach up to 4 photos
    • Use @username to mention and #hashtag to tag
  4. 4

    React, repost, quote

    Show what you think and help good posts travel further.

    • ❤️ Heart - show appreciation
    • 💩 Poop - flag a bad take or disagree
    • 💬 Comment - start a conversation
    • 🔁 Repost - share as-is. ❝ Quote - share with your take
  5. 5

    Start a Direct Message

    Take the conversation private with rich, controllable DMs.

    • Open a profile and tap Message
    • Send text, images, files, or voice notes
    • Swipe a thread to pin or delete it
    • Edit or delete a message within the available message window
  6. 6

    Stay on top of notifications

    The bell icon groups everything happening to you, prioritizing people who follow you back.

    • Reactions, comments, follows, mentions
    • New posts in Topics you follow
    • Fine-tune everything under Settings → Notifications
  7. 7

    Stay in control

    Powerful safety tools so your experience always feels good.

    • Block from a profile menu or Settings → Blocked accounts
    • Mute any Topic to silence notifications without unfollowing
    • Hide your posts from your own profile if you'd rather post quietly
    • Report content via the ••• menu - every report is reviewed
What's next

Keep exploring

Browse the full feature reference or read the ground rules.