Here are the steps to dive in. 

How to add Surf to your device: 

  1. ​Download the TestFlight app or add Surf to your TestFlight.

  2. Open the TestFlight app and select "Install" next to Surf. 

Once you've installed the Surf app, here's how to sign in:

  1. Open Surf and you will land on the login screen. Type in the Mastodon instance your Mastodon account is on, such as Mastodon.social or Flipboard.social. 

  2. Select your instance and click "Connect."

  3. ​You'll be taken to your mobile web browser to log in to your account. 

  4. The Surf app will open, and you'll be prompted to enter an invite code to gain beta access. 

Once you're in Surf, create your feed and check out the featured section — the Surf Shop — to see what other Surfers have created.

With access to the social web, you can add people, posts, and hashtags from Mastodon, Thread, and Bluesky to your feeds to see what people are talking about on whatever topic you’re into. Include YouTube channels, Flipboard Magazines, RSS feeds, and podcasts to make your feed a multimedia experience. 

If you run into any issues, we’re here to help! Reach out at surf-support@flipboard.com. 

We can't wait to see what you create. Stay tuned for our email with tips for creating Surf feeds, and don’t forget to follow our social accounts for updates: