OpenClaw

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Self-hosted Claude AI interface

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Deploy OpenClaw in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select OpenClaw

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

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Deploy OpenClaw Yourself

Want full control? Here's how to deploy OpenClaw yourself using Docker Compose.

Establish SSH Connection

Connect to your remote server using SSH. Make sure you have your server credentials ready.

terminal

# Log into your server
ssh root@<your-server-ip>

# If using key-based auth
ssh -i ~/.ssh/my-key root@<your-server-ip>

First time? Docker not installed? Run: curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh

Create Project Directory

Set up a directory to store your Docker configuration.

terminal

# Create and navigate to project directory
mkdir -p ~/apps/openclaw
cd ~/apps/openclaw

Configure Docker Compose

Add this configuration to your docker-compose.yml file:

docker-compose.yml

services:
  openclaw-gateway:
    build:
      context: .
      dockerfile: Dockerfile
    ports:
      - "127.0.0.1:18789:18789"
      - "127.0.0.1:18790:18790"
    environment:
      HOME: "/home/node"
      TERM: "xterm-256color"
      NODE_ENV: "production"
      OPENCLAW_GATEWAY_TOKEN: "<your-gateway-token>"
    volumes:
      - ./.openclaw:/home/node/.openclaw
      - ./.openclaw/workspace:/home/node/.openclaw/workspace
    init: true
    restart: unless-stopped
    command:
      - "openclaw"
      - "gateway"
      - "--allow-unconfigured"
      - "--bind"
      - "lan"
      - "--port"
      - "18789"

Required Settings

PORTGateway host port(default: 18789)

BRIDGE_PORTBridge host port(default: 18790)

GATEWAY_TOKENGateway authentication token

Start the Services

Execute the deployment and check the container status.

terminal

# Deploy the application
docker compose up -d

# Check container health
docker compose ps

# Monitor logs
docker compose logs -f --tail=100

Allow Incoming Connections

Enable network access by updating your firewall rules.

terminal

# Allow the application port through firewall
sudo ufw allow 18789/tcp
sudo ufw reload

# Access your app at:
# http://your-server-ip:18789

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After Deployment

After deploying OpenClaw with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup

Open an SSH tunnel via Server Compass to access the Gateway UI

Authenticate with your GATEWAY_TOKEN

Configure Claude API keys in the Control UI

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

OpenClaw FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting OpenClaw

How do I deploy OpenClaw with Server Compass?

Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select OpenClaw from the templates list. Fill in the required configuration and click Deploy. The entire process takes under 3 minutes.

What are the system requirements for OpenClaw?

OpenClaw requires a minimum of 256MB RAM. We recommend a VPS with at least 1024MB RAM for optimal performance. Any modern Linux server with Docker support will work.

Can I migrate my existing OpenClaw data?

Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard OpenClaw backup and restore procedures.

How do I update OpenClaw to the latest version?

Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest OpenClaw image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.

Is OpenClaw free to self-host?

OpenClaw is open-source software. You only pay for your VPS hosting (typically $5-20/month) and optionally Server Compass ($29 one-time). No subscription fees or per-seat pricing.