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 Self-hosting a Bluesky PDS means running your own Personal Data Server that is capable of federating with the wider Bluesky social network.
 
-❗ To join the network you'll need to join the [AT Protocol PDS Admins Discord](https://discord.gg/UWS6FFdhMe) and register the hostname of your PDS. We recommend doing so before bringing your PDS online. In the future, this registration check will not be required.
+> [!IMPORTANT]
+> Initially to join the network you'll need to join the [AT Protocol PDS Admins Discord](https://discord.gg/UWS6FFdhMe) and register the hostname of your PDS. We recommend doing so before bringing your PDS online. In the future, this registration check will not be required.
 
 ### Preparation for self-hosting PDS