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OpenClaw is the open-source, autonomous agent that takes action. Connect it to your favourite messaging apps to manage calendars, draft emails or run automation commands. It's a do-engine, not just a chat-engine.
To work around the clock, your self-hosted AI assistant needs a cloud server that never sleeps. That's where an affordable, powerful Fasthosts VPS comes in.
Getting started with OpenClaw on a VPS is simple. Launch your AI agents in minutes and start task automation. For a full guide on how to get set up, read more here.
Spin up an Ubuntu VPS in your Control Panel with at least 2GB RAM, then log in to get started.
Paste the quick install command. Follow the easy on-screen prompts to securely link your accounts.
Securely log in to view your new OpenClaw dashboard. You're now ready to start automating tasks!
We'll give you all the features and specs you need to run OpenClaw on VPS hosting without hiccups.
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Questions about our OpenClaw VPS Hosting? Our FAQs provide answers to the most common queries. You can also contact our expert support team any time.
OpenClaw VPS hosting means running OpenClaw (formerly known as MoltBot or ClawdBot) on a Virtual Private Server (VPS) instead of your own laptop or desktop. You get dedicated server resources, full control (root access), and an always-on environment for your self-hosted AI assistant. This is ideal if you want your OpenClaw automation and AI agents running 24/7 without relying on your personal device.
Yes. OpenClaw is the evolved version and successor to the projects previously known as MoltBot and ClawdBot. If you've been following older tutorials for those tools, the setup process on a Fasthosts VPS remains very similar, but with the added features and stability of the new OpenClaw release.
Because your computer isn't designed to be an always-on server. A VPS stays online, keeps your OpenClaw agent available in the background, and gives you a cleaner separation between “workstation stuff” and “automation server stuff”. It's also easier to scale up resources if your usage grows.
You don't need to be technically-minded, but you'll be more comfortable if you can:
For most OpenClaw hosting setups (where models are called via APIs rather than running locally), you typically want:
You can run smaller for testing, but for reliable, 24/7 automation, 4GB RAM is a sensible baseline.
Usually, no. If your OpenClaw setup uses cloud model APIs, the heavy lifting happens elsewhere and your VPS mainly runs the agent, tools, and integrations. You'd only look at GPU resources if you're planning to run local models on the server (different cost/complexity profile).
For most people, the smoothest route is Docker/Docker Compose:
In general, don't expose the OpenClaw gateway openly. Treat it like an admin panel. Best practice is to keep it private (loopback) and use secure access methods, like a private network tunnel or SSH port forwarding. If you must allow access, lock it down tightly with firewall rules and strong authentication.
Yes. A VPS is a good fit for running multiple AI agents, scheduled jobs, and automation workflows, especially if you're integrating with messaging apps, webhooks, browser automation, or external services.
If your workloads grow (more concurrent agents, heavier tool use), you can scale up CPU/RAM so things keep running smoothly.
If you’re in the UK (or serving UK users), hosting your OpenClaw instance closer to you generally improves responsiveness and makes connectivity more predictable. It also helps if you have data handling requirements that favour UK-based hosting.