š Getting Started: Install OpenClaw on a VPS in Under 10 Minutes
New here? This is the fastest way to get OpenClaw up and running on your own server. You'll need two things: 1. A VPS (I recommend Hostinger ā it's what I use) 2. An API key from an AI provider (Anthropic, OpenAI, Gemini, or xAI) Step 1: Get a VPS If you don't have a VPS yet, grab one from Hostinger. They have a one-click OpenClaw template built right into their Docker Manager, so you don't need to mess around with the command line. š Get a Hostinger VPS here (20% off with this link) The KVM 2 plan is more than enough to run OpenClaw comfortably. Step 2: Deploy OpenClaw If you're buying a new VPS: ⢠Head to the Hostinger VPS marketplace and select OpenClaw ⢠Choose your plan, click Deploy ⢠OpenClaw is automatically pre-selected as the application ⢠Complete the purchase If you already have a Hostinger VPS: 1. Go to your hPanel ā Docker Manager (install it if you haven't already) 2. Navigate to the Catalog section 3. Search for OpenClaw and click Deploy Step 3: Configure Your Environment During deployment, you'll see a configuration screen where you can add all your LLM API keys. ā ļø Important: Copy your OPENCLAW_GATEWAY_TOKEN before moving on. You'll need it to log in. If you forget, you can find it later in Docker Manager ā your project ā Environment section. You only need ONE AI provider key to get started. You can always add more later. Step 4: Wait for Deployment Docker will pull the OpenClaw image and start the container. This usually takes 1-2 minutes. Wait until the status shows "Running".