What breaks without openclaw ubuntu deployment
Bot dies when laptop closes. No systemd service. No firewall. SSL missing from webhook endpoint.
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Production Ubuntu deployment × systemd, nginx, and UFW config ÷ 90-minute setup ÷ no Linux admin experience needed = a bot that never sleeps.
Security check — openclaw ubuntu deployment
Privacy score: 7/10 — accesses connected platform APIs only.
Lock it: review OAuth scopes before install, confirm Ubuntu 20.04 LTS, 22.04 LTS, 24.04 LTS; OpenClaw ≥1.0 compatibility.
Quick start — openclaw ubuntu deployment in 45–90 minutes
Setup time: 45–90 minutes
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You need:
- Ubuntu 20.04+ VPS
- sudo access
- basic Linux CLI knowledge
Install the package:
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
curl -fsSL https://deb.nodesource.com/setup_20.x | sudo -E bash -
sudo apt install -y nodejs
npm install -g openclaw
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Provision a fresh Ubuntu 22.04 VPS with at least 1GB RAM
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Update system packages and install Node.js 20 via NodeSource
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Create a dedicated non-root user for the bot process
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Clone your bot project into /opt/mybot
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Configure a systemd unit file for auto-start and restart
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Set up nginx as reverse proxy for Lobster on port 443
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Configure UFW to allow only 22, 80, 443
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Run systemctl enable --now mybot and verify with journalctl -fu mybot
Compatibility & status
Works with: Ubuntu 20.04 LTS, 22.04 LTS, 24.04 LTS; OpenClaw ≥1.0
intermediate
Last updated: Sep 2025
★ 210 on GitHub
MIT
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FAQ — openclaw ubuntu deployment
Does this work with Ubuntu 24.04?
Yes. Tested on 20.04, 22.04, and 24.04. Check Notes for 24.04-specific package name differences.
Can I use pm2 instead of systemd?
Yes. A pm2 appendix is included, but systemd is recommended for production.
How do I update OpenClaw without downtime?
The guide covers a zero-downtime pattern using systemd's ExecStartPre hook to run npm install before the main process starts.