KEYDAL News Software Documentation
Everything you need to launch, run and grow your news site: step-by-step guides from installation to headline management, from news agency feeds to the API.
Quick start
From zero to live: your news site in four steps.
- 1 15 minInstallation
Install it on your server, connect the database and activate your license.
- 2 10 minCategories and authors
Build the category tree and create reporter and editor accounts.
- 3 5 minFirst article
Write your first article in the editor, add an image and make it a headline.
- 4 20 minGo live
Pick a theme, configure SEO and apply to Google News.
Modules and guides
Detailed documentation for every part of the software.
For developers
Build mobile apps, widgets and third-party integrations with the REST API.
curl https://example.com/api/v2/articles?limit=5 \
-H "Authorization: Bearer kd_live_5f8a…"
{
"data": [
{
"id": 48213,
"title": "Storm warning for the Black Sea",
"category": "Agenda",
"published_at": "2026-08-30T09:15:00+03:00",
"headline": true
}
],
"total": 12904
} Video lessons
Learn step by step with short screen recordings.
- Admin panel overview Getting started 6:42
- Write your first article and feature it News management 9:10
- Arrange the homepage with drag and drop Headlines and homepage 7:25
- Connect the AA agency feed Agency integrations 5:03
- Applying to Google News SEO 11:48
Release notes
New features, improvements and fixes.
No separate note was recorded for this release.
Frequently asked questions
What are the server requirements for KEYDAL?
PHP 8.1 or newer, MySQL 8 / MariaDB 10.6+, at least 2 GB of RAM and an SSD are recommended. It runs on shared hosting too; a VPS is recommended for high-traffic sites. See the “System requirements” page for details.
Can I migrate the articles from my existing site to KEYDAL?
Yes. The import tool moves articles, categories, images and authors from WordPress, Joomla and custom databases. The old URL structure is preserved with 301 redirects.
Are agency articles published automatically?
Agency feeds arrive as drafts by default. You can define per-category auto-publish rules, or require editor approval instead.
Is there mobile app support?
KEYDAL serves content to iOS and Android apps through its REST API. A ready-made mobile app template is available separately; push notifications are sent via OneSignal.
How many sites does a license cover?
A standard license covers a single domain. Contact the sales team for multi-site and reseller licenses.
Support
Can’t find what you need? Get in touch with our team.