Coral
Comment moderation platform for news sites — open-source community engagement tool (Coral Project / Talk)
Deploy Coral in 3 Steps
Connect Your VPS
Add your server credentials to Server Compass
Select Coral
Choose from our template library
Deploy & Configure
Fill in settings and click Deploy
After Deployment
After deploying Coral with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup
Visit the application URL and complete the install wizard
Create the first administrator account
Configure your domain whitelist for embed origins
Embed the comment stream on your site using the generated snippet
Configure moderation rules and notification email
Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.
Coral FAQ
Common questions about self-hosting Coral
How do I deploy Coral with Server Compass?
Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select Coral 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 Coral?
Coral requires a minimum of 1024MB RAM. We recommend a VPS with at least 2048MB RAM for optimal performance. Any modern Linux server with Docker support will work.
Can I migrate my existing Coral data?
Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard Coral backup and restore procedures.
How do I update Coral to the latest version?
Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest Coral image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.
Is Coral free to self-host?
Coral 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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