> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://faq.altstore.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://faq.altstore.io/developers/source-discoverability.md).

# Source Discoverability

### Overview

If you distribute with AltStore PAL, you can opt-in to make your source discoverable and share your apps, app updates, and news items from your source on the open social web. 

After you opt-in, an automated account for your source will then appear on [explore.alt.store](https://explore.alt.store/), where people can discover and follow it. Your apps, releases, and news posts can then reach followers across supported social networks, including Mastodon, Threads, and Bluesky! 

{% hint style="info" %}
Accounts are automated and you won't be able to personally access the account. If you'd like changes made to your account, email <apps@altstore.io>
{% endhint %}

### Instructions

1. Add a [`fediUsername`](/developers/make-a-source.md#fediusername-string) key to your source with your preferred username
2. Upload your source
3. Federate your source using our [REST API](https://faq.altstore.io/developers/rest-api#federate-source)

### Example Source Profile

<figure><img src="https://2606795771-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FAfe8qEztjcTjsjjaMBY2%2Fuploads%2FX1J6P7txF0CwxdByCv9U%2FDiscoverable%20profiles.png?alt=media&amp;token=f032f1f0-0e55-4565-9a93-1db46a854835" alt=""><figcaption><p>AltStore automated social profiles on Mastodon, Bluesky, and Threads</p></figcaption></figure>