Welcome to the Surf Beta!

Welcome to the Surf Beta! You’re one of the first to Surf and we’re glad you’re here with us. Using Surf you can design your own social...

What is Surf?

Meet Surf, Flipboard’s new app for browsing the social web.Tired of algorithms controlling what you see? With Surf, you’re in control. Pull ...

How can I get the Surf app?

Thanks for wanting to join Surf!We’re currently in closed beta, and you’ll need an invite code to get started. Just add yourself to the wait...

How do I create a unique Bluesky app password?

If you need to create a unique Bluesky app password to link your account to Surf, follow these steps:Open Bluesky and go to Settings: On des...

Tips for signing into Bluesky on Surf

If you have a Bluesky account, Surf has you covered. In fact you can connect Mastodon and Bluesky accounts if you have both. Here’s what to ...

How do I install Surf on Android?

Having trouble installing the Surf beta on Android? No worries! A few users have run into snags, so we’ve put together this guide to help yo...

How do I install the Surf beta from TestFlight (iOS)?

Having trouble installing the Surf beta on your iPhone or iPad? No worries! A few users have run into snags, so we’ve put together this guid...

What is the "fediverse"?

Surf is possible thanks to an open-source ecosystem called the fediverse, also known as the open social web.Unlike traditional social media,...

How do I install Surf on iOS?

Here are the steps to dive in. How to add Surf to your device: ​Download the TestFlight app or add Surf to your TestFlight. Open t...

I'm not seeing Surf in the Google Play Store after being invited

If you do not seeing Surf in the Play Store after being invited, double-check these items:Sometimes, the Google Play Store shows the Surf be...

How to create a Custom feed

Creating custom feeds is easy! Simply name your feed, search for sources to add to your feed, and then use the “star” to add each source to ...

Using custom feed settings

You can control many variables in your custom feeds by selecting the "Settings" option available on your feed, such as:- Cover (title, descr...

Building community with Custom feeds

Custom feeds are not just for keeping up on the people and topics you care about. They can also be a place to engage with and build communit...

Using Search in Surf

To launch a search within Surf, tap on the bottom bar.  Search results include relevant custom feeds, profiles, Flipboard Magazines, Yo...

Composing Posts and Replying

In Surf, you can write a post, upload a picture or video, @-mention others, and decide whether your post is public or private. Select the pe...

How to Delete Your Surf Beta Account

We’re grateful you gave Surf a try, and we’re sorry to see you go! If you’d like to delete your Surf account and data, our team is happy to ...

Where can I find my Surf invite code?

After signing in to the Surf app with either your Mastodon or Bluesky account, you'll see a “Welcome to Surf” screen prompting you to enter ...

How do I control push notifications in Surf

When you first visit the Activity Feed, you’ll receive a one-time prompt from Surf asking if you’d like to enable push notifications. • If y...