What breaks without openclaw self-host vps

Manual nginx config. Missing SSL setup. No systemd service management.

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Production-ready VPS hosting × pre-configured scripts ÷ 30-minute setup ÷ no manual config = live bot with SSL tonight.

openclaw self-host vps — what it actually does

Bundles nginx reverse proxy config, SSL setup, and systemd service definition.

Automates OpenClaw installation on a fresh Ubuntu or Debian VPS.

Configures automatic restart on failure via systemd service manager.

Includes optional Cloudflare integration for DDoS protection.

Designed for developers who know Node.js but not Linux server management.

Security check — openclaw self-host vps

Privacy score: 7/10 — accesses connected platform APIs only. Lock it: review OAuth scopes before install, confirm Ubuntu 20.04+, Debian 11+; OpenClaw ≥1.0 compatibility.

Quick start — openclaw self-host vps in 30–60 minutes

Setup time: 30–60 minutes

You need:

Ubuntu 20.04+ VPS
SSH access
domain name (optional)

Install the package:

git clone https://github.com/Agent-3-7/openclaw-host-kit
cd openclaw-host-kit && bash install.sh

SSH into your VPS\n2. Clone this repo\n3. Run bash install.sh and follow prompts\n4. Script installs Node.js, clones OpenClaw, sets up .env\n5. Configures nginx reverse proxy and systemd service\n6. Reboot and verify OpenClaw starts automatically

Troubleshooting openclaw self-host vps

1. Running install.sh as non-root on systems that need sudo — always use sudo\n2. Skipping the domain/TLS step — webhook adapters require HTTPS\n3. Ignoring UFW firewall rules in the script — they block non-essential ports

Compatibility & status

Works with: Ubuntu 20.04+, Debian 11+; OpenClaw ≥1.0 intermediate Last updated: Aug 2025 ★ 140 on GitHub MIT

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