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Quick Start

Solar Network is an open-source social networking project by Solsynth. Operated under the principles of openness, inclusivity, and friendliness, the project was initiated in 2023 and has been online since 2024, marking nearly 2 years of development.

You can learn more about the Solar Network project via the links below:

  • Solian: The main repository for the Solar Network project.
  • DysonNetwork: The server-side code for Solar Network.
  • Capital: The official website for Solar Network.

Before You Begin

Before you start using Solar Network, there is some important information you should be aware of:

  • Network Configuration: If you are using proxy tools like Clash with automatic split tunneling to access Solar Network from mainland China, you may experience high request latency. This is because our servers are located in Hong Kong and might be routed through a proxy node. We recommend using a direct connection for a better experience.
  • Patience is a Virtue: Although Solar Network is nominally a project by the Solsynth dev group, in reality, Solsynth currently only has one student member. Therefore, you may encounter various design flaws, missing features, bugs, or errors. Your patience and understanding are greatly appreciated.
  • English Reading Skills: Although most of Solar Network is localized, the majority of server-side error messages are in English. You may need to use a translator to read them or look up solutions in the documentation before seeking help.
  • Reporting Issues: You can report problems in our GitHub main repository. Before creating a new Issue, please search to ensure that no one else has already reported the issue and that it hasn't been resolved.

Getting Started

The official Solar Network client supports almost all platforms. You can find download instructions on the Solar Network product page of the Solsynth website.

After downloading, you can continue reading the next chapters to learn about the Solar Network account system.