[post-factum]

For sure you can, and also you really should if you are able to. If you are going to use the server by yourself only, you may also consider going with something easier on resources like GoToSocial instead of the fully-fledged Mastodon server.

[psic4t]

Thanks for mentioning GoToSocial! I didn't know this one.

[wkat4242]

Thanks for the heads-up on GoToSocial! I'll try it.