Compass – corporate messenger
Compass is a fast and secure corporate messenger with built-in video conferences for 1000+ active participants. Comes with chats, threads, video calls, and file storage. Ready to use in Yandex Cloud in 15 minutes.
Contact us on Telegram or email us at support-cloud@getcompass.ru to get 30 days of free usage. You only pay for the Yandex Cloud server.
Why Choose Compass
- A corporate messenger with chats, channels, threads, reactions, advanced search, and other essential features for work collaboration.
- Video conferences for 1000+ participants with no time limits.
- Over 120 integrations with external services to keep all your work in one window.
- Data encryption on servers and devices.
- Advanced data control and protection. Flexible privacy settings for your workspace and isolated secure environment for partners.
- The product is listed in the official register of Russian software.
- Dedicated technical support and installation assistance from Compass specialists.
The Intuitive Messenger and Video Conferences
Chats, Threads and Channels
- Private and group chats for departments and projects, as well as channels for important announcements
- Threads allow you to create separate discussions
- Voice messages, reactions, mentions, quotes — familiar features for smooth team communication
Calls and Video Conferences
- Single calls and video conferences with unlimited time and participants
- Screen sharing and meeting recording
- Polls during the meetings
Files and Advanced Search
- File sharing with built-in preview for documents, images, and videos
- Unlimited storage for all your files
- Search across all message history and document content
Security and Data Control
Data Protection
- All information is stored exclusively on your server in Yandex Cloud — you have full control over access policies
- Encryption for all messages, files, and calls
- Secure data transmission using TLS 1.3, SRTP, and DTLS protocols
- Compliance with corporate security policies
- Integration with DLP systems
- Open-source code on GitHub for independent audit and verification
Management and Access Configuration
- A transparent system of user permissions
- Secure user deactivation. All access rights are terminated with one click
- Flexible setup of authentication via email, phone number, and SSO
- Guest access — a separate, isolated environment for partners
- Restrictions on downloading and forwarding confidential files and messages
All-in-One for Productive Team Communication
- Reminders — tasks and agreements won’t get lost, even in a busy workflow
- Secure workspaces — create an isolated space for any project, department, or task, with its own set of members, chats, and settings
- Employee profiles showing activity, online statuses, and average response time
- Clear statistics showing how employees use the messenger
- 100+ ready-made integrations with external services
- Chatbots for automating routine processes
- API for building custom integrations
Convenient Pricing
The cost is based on the number of unique members who used the messenger at least once in a 24-hour period. You only pay for active users.
How it works:
- An employee worked today → you pay for that day
- An employee is on sick leave or vacation → no charge
- An employee works remotely twice a week → you only pay for those few days per month
Free for 30 days — contact us on Telegram or email us at support-cloud@getcompass.ru to get a grant for free usage, and pay only for Yandex Cloud server.
Installation takes just 15 minutes
Unlike other on-premise solutions that require you to set up servers, configure Docker containers, databases, and network infrastructure yourself, the Compass messenger can be deployed with just a few clicks in the Yandex Cloud web console.
- ✅ Infrastructure is configured automatically
- ✅ No DevOps specialists required for launch or maintenance
- ✅ Full access to logs and configuration
- ✅ Easy resource scaling as your needs grow
- ✅ Quick technical support
To install, you will need a publicly accessible domain name and a trusted SSL certificate. The certificate can be issued automatically during the installation.
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Generate an SSH key pair to connect to your virtual machine (VM).
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Create a service account and assign it the
marketplace.meteringAgentrole
a. The application will only work with a service account assigned themarketplace.meteringAgentrole;
b. SA must be created in the same folder where the product will be deployed;
c. After starting the virtual machine, wait 5 minutes before launching the application; -
Create a security group in the network where the VM with the service will be deployed, and configure the rules:
| Traffic Routing | Port Range | Protocol | Destination/Source | CIDR blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inbound | 80,443 | TCP | 0.0.0.0/0 | 0.0.0.0/0 |
| Inbound | 10000 | UDP | 0.0.0.0/0 | 0.0.0.0/0 |
| Inound | 53794 | TCP | 0.0.0.0/0 | 0.0.0.0/0 |
| Outbound | - | - | 0.0.0.0/0 | 0.0.0.0/0 |
A security group in Yandex Cloud is used for an object’s network access control. If you assign a security group with no rules, the VM will be unable to send or receive any traffic.
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Create a virtual machine from a public image that meets the minimum requirements (vCPU 10; RAM 16 GB; SSD 100 GB). In the Boot disk image section switch to the Cloud Marketplace tab and choose Compass.
a. In the Additional section, specify the service account created earlier;
b. In the Network Interface section, select the security group created earlier; -
Navigate to the installer via the virtual machine address. It uses the following format:
http://<external_ip>:53794/install -
Fill in the configuration data, following the instructions in the installer screen.
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Confirm the installation and wait for the process to complete.
Right after a successful installation, you will be able to proceed to the messenger’s authorization page and start working.
- Secure team communication for businesses of any size.
- Unlimited video conferences and webinars for any number of participants.
- Safe external collaboration with guest access.
- Processes automation via chatbot API.
Compass specialists provide support for installation and usage. Contact us via Telegram or email at support-cloud@getcompass.ru.
Yandex Cloud does not provide technical support for this product. If you have any issues, please refer to the respective developer’s information resources.