Getting Started

Ready to add comments to your site? Here’s how to get JamComments up and running in a few simple steps.

1. Create Your Account

Head to the JamComments application and sign up for a free account. You’ll get one site and can collect up to 10 comments on the free plan. Once you hit that limit, new comments will stay in “pending” status until you upgrade to a paid plan.

2. Create a Site

After logging in, go to the “Sites” page and create a new site. You’ll need to provide:

• A name for the site (this is just for your reference)
• The domain where your site will live (without the “https://” part)

Important: The domain you enter is the only one that can submit comments. If you want to test comments on a development branch that uses a temporary domain (like Vercel or Netlify preview URLs), you’ll need to enable development mode.

3. Generate an API Key

Your site needs an API key to accept comments. To create one:

1. Go to your Account Settings
2. Scroll down to the “API Token” section
3. Generate a new key

Keep this key safe — once created, it won’t be shown again. If you lose it, you’ll need to generate a new one.

4. Install JamComments on Your Site

Choose your platform to see specific integration instructions:

• Astro
• Next.js
• Remix
• Eleventy
• Gatsby
• Jekyll
• Bridgetown
• Or use vanilla JavaScript

Optional: Set Up Webhooks

Want to trigger a new site build when someone leaves a comment? You can set up a webhook on your site’s settings page at Sites > Your Site Name > Webhooks.

Most Jamstack hosts support this, including Vercel and Netlify.

Optional: Enable Auto-Approval

By default, all comments need your manual approval before appearing on your site. To automatically approve comments as they come in:

1. Go to your site’s settings page (Sites > Your Site Name)
2. Toggle on auto-approval

Paid plans can also use AI moderation to automatically approve only comments that meet your criteria.