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Step 1Open the server Apps tab
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Coral
Application1024MB+ RAM
Comment moderation platform for news sites — open-source community engagement tool (Coral Project / Talk)
applicationforumcoralopen-sourceself-hosteddocker
Deploy Coral in 3 Steps
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Connect Your VPS
Add your server credentials to Server Compass
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Select Coral
Choose from our template library
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Deploy & Configure
Fill in settings and click Deploy
No Docker knowledge required
Step-by-step deployment guide
Deploy Coral on a VPS with Server Compass
Use the Coral template in Server Compass to deploy a self-hosted comment moderation platform web UI on your VPS, then verify the setup screen.
About 10 minutesBrowser verified
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Step 2Choose an app template
Click New App and choose the template deployment path so Server Compass can load the built-in catalog.
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Step 3Search for Coral
Use the template picker search to find Coral in the Server Compass template catalog.
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Step 4Select the Coral template
Choose the Coral template. Server Compass fills the Coral web service, MongoDB, Redis, generated signing secret, and public web port.
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Step 5Review the Coral settings
Confirm the app name and compose service. In this run, the app was named coralproject-demo and used host port 4225.
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Step 6Deploy Coral
Review the generated compose settings, confirm the Coral web port is available, and click Deploy.
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Step 7Watch the deployment progress
Keep the deployment modal open while Server Compass uploads the compose file, pulls the Coral image, starts the container, and verifies the stack.
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Step 8Confirm Coral is running
After deployment finishes, return to the Apps tab and confirm the Coral app is marked Running with its application URL available.
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Step 9Open Coral in the browser
Open the application URL in a browser. The Coral setup or main page confirms the comment moderation platform web UI is reachable.
After Coral Opens
- Place Coral behind HTTPS before storing or sharing real files.
- Change the generated admin password immediately after first login.
- Create the first administrator account immediately after deployment.
- Back up the Coral config volume because it stores provider settings and the database.
- Put Coral behind HTTPS before embedding it on a production site.
- Configure a test domain and moderation settings before production comments.
- Keep the Coral image updated for dependency and security fixes.
Verified Result
The Coral web interface loaded successfully from the deployed container.
Coral deployment questions
What does the Coral template deploy?
It deploys the Coral comment moderation platform web UI with MongoDB and Redis data volumes.
Which port did the tutorial use?
The tutorial used host port 4225, which maps to the Coral web UI inside the container on the same port.
Does Coral need setup after deployment?
Yes. Complete the install wizard, then configure domain whitelists and moderation rules.
Should this become a blog post?
No. The deployment guide should live on the Coral template detail page and be linked from the reusable template deployment docs page.
After Deployment
After deploying Coral with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup
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Visit the application URL and complete the install wizard
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Create the first administrator account
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Configure your domain whitelist for embed origins
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Embed the comment stream on your site using the generated snippet
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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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