Install OpenClaw
on Any VPS
Set up your private AI assistant on any virtual private server. Complete autonomy, zero third-party data sharing, worldwide server choices. Discover our story.
Why Self-Host on a VPS?
Total flexibility — pick the provider, region, and specs that match your needs and budget.
Provider Options
Vultr, DigitalOcean, Hetzner, Linode, AWS Lightsail, Contabo, or any Linux box with SSH. You are never locked in.
Data Sovereignty
Every conversation, file, and memory stays on hardware you own. We never see, store, or transmit your information.
Always-On Assistant
Your AI never sleeps. Automated health checks, self-healing restarts, and encrypted daily backups keep it running.
Three Steps to Your Private AI
Go from zero to a running assistant in under three minutes. View plans to begin.
Provision Your VPS
Select a VPS from any supported provider — Vultr, DigitalOcean, Hetzner, Linode, or your own bare metal. We recommend at least 2 vCPU and 4 GB RAM.
Link Your Channels
Wire up WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, Slack, Signal, iMessage, or any of 50+ supported connectors in one dashboard.
Go Live Instantly
Your OpenClaw instance boots up in seconds. Every conversation, file, and memory stays on hardware you own.
Built for Power Users
Everything you need to run a production-grade AI assistant on your own infrastructure.
Any VPS Provider
Deploy on Vultr, DigitalOcean, Hetzner, AWS Lightsail, Linode, or any Linux server you control.
Unified Messaging
A single AI brain spanning WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, Slack, Signal, and iMessage simultaneously.
Long-Term Recall
Your assistant retains context across chats, channels, and reboots — nothing gets forgotten.
Root-Level Control
Run shell commands, manage files, automate browsers, and execute scripts from any conversation.
Geographic Freedom
Pick your data center region to comply with local regulations and minimize network latency.
Plugin Ecosystem
Tap into community-crafted skills or let your AI generate custom plugins on the fly.
Connect Every Channel
One AI assistant visible across all your messaging platforms with shared memory and context.
Trusted by Builders Worldwide
“Setting up OpenClaw on my Hetzner VPS took barely two minutes. Response times are lightning-fast, and I sleep well knowing every byte of data lives on my own machine.”
“We switched from a SaaS chatbot to OpenClaw on a DigitalOcean droplet. The persistent memory across Slack and WhatsApp transformed how our team collaborates with AI.”
“Running six OpenClaw instances across three continents with the Enterprise plan. The white-label dashboard lets us hand each client a branded experience without extra engineering.”
Frequently Asked
Questions
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What does Install OpenClaw on VPS do?
Install OpenClaw on VPS is a managed hosting service that deploys OpenClaw — an open-source personal AI assistant built by Peter Steinberger — onto a virtual private server you control. It connects to WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, Slack, Signal, and iMessage, and includes persistent memory, file management, browser automation, and shell access. We automate infrastructure so you can focus on using your AI.
Which VPS providers are supported?
We support Vultr, DigitalOcean, Hetzner, AWS Lightsail, Linode, Contabo, and any Linux server with SSH access. Pick the provider and region that fits your budget and compliance needs. See our features page for the full provider list.
How much server power do I need?
Most users run smoothly on 2 vCPU with 4 GB RAM. Planning to host local language models through Ollama or juggle many chat platforms simultaneously? Go with 4 vCPU and 8 GB RAM for headroom. Compare options on our pricing page.
Will I need my own AI credentials?
Yes — bring a key from Anthropic (Claude), OpenAI (GPT-4), or OpenRouter for cloud inference. Alternatively, run open-weight models entirely on your VPS through Ollama with no external calls. Our features page lists every supported provider.
How fast is the deployment process?
After you sign up and connect your VPS provider credentials, our system provisions the server, installs OpenClaw, configures SSL and your chosen messaging platforms, and delivers access — typically in under three minutes.
Where is my data stored?
All data lives exclusively on your VPS. We never access your conversations, files, or AI interactions. Your chosen data center provides physical security, redundant power, and network-level DDoS mitigation.
Can I run AI models locally on my VPS?
Absolutely. OpenClaw integrates with Ollama for on-device inference. On a sufficiently powerful VPS you can run Llama, Mistral, Phi, and other open-weight models with zero external API calls. Check our integrations page for platform details.
Which chat platforms are currently available?
WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, Slack, Signal, and iMessage are live today. Microsoft Teams and Matrix support are on the roadmap. Your assistant shares persistent memory across every connected platform. Details are on our integrations page.