# Deploy Commento++ with Easypanel

URL: /templates/commentoplusplus

Commento++ is a free, open-source application designed to provide a fast, lightweight comments box that you can embed in your static website. It offers a range of features including Markdown support, Disqus import, voting, automated spam detection, moderation tools, sticky comments, thread locking, and OAuth login. It also supports hot-reloading of comments and email notifications. Commento++ is designed to respect your privacy, with no adverts, and offers a more attractive comments box compared to other free and open-source alternatives. It is significantly lighter and faster than alternatives and can be deployed with a single click to a free Heroku account. For maximum control, you can also choose to self-host the application.

## Benefits

### Privacy-Friendly

Commento++ is designed with user privacy in mind. It respects your privacy and does not display any advertisements.

### Lightweight and Fast

Commento++ is significantly lighter and faster than other comment box alternatives. It ensures a smooth user experience without slowing down your website.

### Customizable

With Commento++, you have the freedom to deploy your own instance and self-host for maximum control. It also offers a prettier comments box compared to other open-source alternatives.

## Features

### Markdown Support

Commento++ supports Markdown, allowing users to format their comments with ease.

### Import from Disqus

If you're switching from Disqus, Commento++ makes it easy for you to import your existing comments.

### Voting

Users can vote on comments, promoting engagement and interaction within your website.

### Automated Spam Detection

Commento++ integrates with Askimet and Perspective for automated spam detection, keeping your comments section clean and relevant.

### Moderation Tools

Commento++ provides moderation tools, allowing you to manage and control the comments on your website.

### Sticky Comments and Thread Locking

You can make important comments sticky or lock threads when necessary.

### OAuth Login and Single Sign-On

Users can log in using their Google, Github, or Twitter accounts for convenience.

### Hot-Reloading of Comments

Comments are automatically updated in real-time, ensuring that users always see the latest comments.

### Email Notifications

Users receive email notifications about new comments, keeping them engaged and encouraging them to return to your website.

## Configuration

- `appServiceName` (App Service Name, required): commentoplusplus

- `appServiceImage` (App Service Image, required): caroga/commentoplusplus:v1.8.7

- `databaseServiceName` (Database Service Name, required): commentoplusplus-db

## Services

- commentoplusplus: app (caroga/commentoplusplus:v1.8.7)

- commentoplusplus-db: postgres

## Resources

- [Github](https://github.com/souramoo/commentoplusplus)

- [Template source](https://github.com/easypanel-io/templates/tree/main/templates/commentoplusplus)