Commento
Privacy-focused, lightweight, embeddable comment system for blogs and static sites
Deploy Commento in 3 Steps
Connect Your VPS
Add your server credentials to Server Compass
Select Commento
Choose from our template library
Deploy & Configure
Fill in settings and click Deploy
After Deployment
After deploying Commento with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup
Visit {{ORIGIN}} and click Sign Up to create the first owner account
Add your blog domain under Domains and copy the embed snippet to your site's HTML
Set `COMMENTO_FORBID_NEW_OWNERS=true` and redeploy to lock down owner signups
Optionally add SMTP env vars for email notifications and password resets
Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.
Commento FAQ
Common questions about self-hosting Commento
How do I deploy Commento with Server Compass?
Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select Commento from the templates list. Fill in the required configuration and click Deploy. The entire process takes under 3 minutes.
What are the system requirements for Commento?
Commento requires a minimum of 256MB RAM. We recommend a VPS with at least 1024MB RAM for optimal performance. Any modern Linux server with Docker support will work.
Can I migrate my existing Commento data?
Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard Commento backup and restore procedures.
How do I update Commento to the latest version?
Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest Commento image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.
Is Commento free to self-host?
Commento is open-source software. You only pay for your VPS hosting (typically $5-20/month) and optionally Server Compass ($29 one-time). No subscription fees or per-seat pricing.
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