OpenClaw VPS Hosting for Your Self-Hosted AI Assistant
Run OpenClaw Gateway on an Amhost Linux VPS and keep your AI assistant always available: root access, Node.js-ready infrastructure, firewall control, global locations, monitoring, backups and optional setup help.
- Always-on VPS instead of running only on a local computer.
- Linux server with root access for OpenClaw Gateway and workspace.
- Control firewall, SSH access, domain, logs and backups.
- Amhost locations across multiple regions.
Amhost provides the infrastructure. API keys, model providers, channels and OpenClaw settings remain under the customer control. Do not send secrets in open support tickets.
Why run OpenClaw on a VPS
OpenClaw is a self-hosted AI assistant / gateway that connects AI models, communication channels and tools in one controlled environment. Local installation is useful for testing, but an always-on assistant needs a server that does not turn off with your laptop or depend on home internet.
An Amhost VPS lets you move OpenClaw Gateway into an isolated Linux environment, control access, keep the workspace on persistent storage, connect monitoring and configure backups.
What actually runs on the VPS
The VPS typically hosts OpenClaw Gateway, workspace, configuration, logs, channels and service processes. The model can run through your chosen AI provider or through separate infrastructure if you configure local inference yourself.
Gateway and workspace
A persistent environment for OpenClaw configuration, sessions, connections and service processes.
API keys under your control
Keys and tokens should remain in the customer protected environment. Amhost should not receive them through open messages or tickets.
Stable network
A VPS is more practical than a home computer for 24/7 use, remote access, logging and predictable networking.
Recommended configurations
Starter Gateway
For a personal AI assistant, testing, one user and basic integrations.
- 2 vCPU
- 2-4 GB RAM
- SSD/NVMe
- Linux
Always-On Assistant
For permanent use, multiple channels, scheduled tasks and a more active workspace.
- 2-4 vCPU
- 4-8 GB RAM
- SSD/NVMe
- Monitoring + backups
Advanced / Team
For teams, many integrations, separate services, Docker/sandbox usage and higher stability requirements.
- 4+ vCPU
- 8+ GB RAM
- Smart Server
- Dedicated server if needed
Security first
Your AI assistant can only access the channels, tools and data you connect. For a VPS deployment, configure SSH key access, firewall rules, private access to control interfaces, backups, updates and minimum required privileges for services.
Protected access
Do not expose control interfaces publicly without protection. Use SSH keys, firewall rules, VPN or allowlists.
Minimum open ports
Open only required ports and restrict access to dashboards, APIs and service endpoints.
Secrets management
Store API keys in a protected environment, not in support tickets, public repositories or logs.
Backups and updates
Back up workspace and configuration, and keep OpenClaw, Node.js and system dependencies updated.
Where OpenClaw VPS is useful
Personal AI assistant 24/7
A VPS is useful when your assistant should stay available even when your laptop is off or you are working from another network.
Team integrations
Use a separate server for workspace, channels, service accounts and limited team access.
Skills and plugin development
An isolated VPS is convenient for experimenting with integrations, testing new versions and keeping production configuration stable.
Controlled AI workflows
On a VPS, it is easier to monitor logs, network access, load and process health than on a personal computer.
Deployment options
Self-managed
You install OpenClaw, configure channels, API keys, Node.js, firewall, updates and backups.
Assisted setup
Amhost helps prepare the server environment: OS, baseline dependencies, domain, SSL, firewall, process manager, monitoring and backup. OpenClaw channel and API key configuration is agreed separately.
Upgrade path
If OpenClaw becomes part of your working infrastructure, move to a Smart Server or dedicated server and split components as needed.
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FAQ
Can I run OpenClaw on an Amhost VPS?
Yes. OpenClaw Gateway can run on a Linux VPS. Amhost provides the server, root access, network, locations, monitoring and optional environment setup help.
Will OpenClaw run 24/7?
A VPS is designed for continuous operation. For stability, configure a process manager, autostart, monitoring, updates and backups.
Will the AI model run directly on the VPS?
Not necessarily. The VPS usually runs the gateway and workspace, while the AI model can be accessed through an external provider or separate infrastructure.
Which resources should I choose?
For a personal gateway, a starter configuration is often enough. For multiple channels, active tasks, logs and extra services, choose more RAM and SSD/NVMe storage.
Where are API keys stored?
In your server configuration or your chosen secrets-management approach. Amhost should not receive your API keys in open tickets.
Can I restrict access to the OpenClaw dashboard?
Yes. Restrict access through firewall rules, VPN, allowlists or another secure method.
Is Amhost an official OpenClaw partner?
No, unless such status is confirmed separately. The correct wording is: Amhost provides VPS infrastructure for running OpenClaw.
Run OpenClaw on an always-on VPS
Choose a VPS in the right location or send a request. We will help select resources for the gateway, workspace, monitoring and backups.