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How OpenClaw VPS works

From sign-up to a running bot in minutes. No servers to configure, no infrastructure to manage — just your AI assistant, hosted and ready.

1

Sign up in minutes

Create your account with just your name, email, and billing details. No server setup required.

OpenClaw VPS signup wizard showing name, email, and billing fields
2

Set up your first bot

Save the name your bot should use for you, then choose your AI provider. Start in web chat, add Telegram later.

Onboarding wizard guiding new users through bot setup
3

Configure your bot

Pick your AI provider (OpenAI, Google AI, OpenRouter), add your API key, and choose a messaging app. Every bot gets its own private server.

Deploy wizard with AI provider selection and API key input
4

Manage your bots

Your dashboard shows all your bots at a glance. Monitor status, add more bots, and manage everything from one place.

Dashboard showing two running bots with status indicators

What you get inside the dashboard

Click into any bot to see health, logs, configuration, files, and more — all in one place.

Bot overview

Bot overview

See health status, uptime, AI configuration, connected channels, and what is included with your bot at a glance.

AI and channel setup

AI and channel setup

Choose your AI provider (OpenAI, Google AI, OpenRouter), set your API key, and connect messaging apps like Telegram and web chat.

Live metrics

Live metrics

Track CPU, memory, disk, health score, and active minutes in real time. See estimated hosting charges for the current billing cycle.

Real-time logs

Real-time logs

Stream logs live from your bot or browse synced history. See every request, response, and connection event.

File management

File management

Upload documents, FAQs, and guides for your bot to use as context. Manage everything from the dashboard.

Ready-made personas

Ready-made personas

Every paid bot includes personas for support, follow-up, research, and operations. Try different ones without paying extra.

Alerts and incidents

Alerts and incidents

Get notified about high memory, tunnel reconnections, and other events. See resolved history so nothing gets lost.

Billing and usage

Billing and usage

Track accrued costs per bot, view monthly history, and understand exactly what you are paying for.

Security posture

Security posture

AES-256 encryption, per-bot SSH keys, Cloudflare tunnels, firewalls, and automated updates — all built in.

Start your free 7-day Pro trial

Get your first hosted bot running in minutes. No credit card required to start — cancel any time if it is not the right fit.