Choose how you want to add a new Clawdbot instance. Each method has different requirements and use cases.
Deploy a new Clawdbot instance to a cloud server. We'll guide you through every step.
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Provider
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Account
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API Token
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Configure
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Deploy
Step 1: Choose Your Cloud Provider
Select where you want to host your Clawdbot instance. Both are excellent choices.
DigitalOcean
~$28/month
- 4GB RAM / 2 vCPU
- US & EU regions
- Automatic backups
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Hostinger
~$6/month
- 4GB RAM / 1 vCPU
- Global regions
- NVMe storage
Step 2: Create Your Hostinger Account
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Already have an account?
Skip this step and click "I Have an Account" below.
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Create your free account
Enter your email, create a password, and verify your email address.
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Add a payment method
Add a credit card or PayPal. You'll only be charged for what you use (~β¬5/month for the smallest server).
Step 3: Get Your API Token
An API token lets this dashboard create and manage servers on your behalf.
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Create a new API token
In the Hostinger hPanel:
- Log into hPanel
- Go to Account β API Tokens
- Click "Create New Token"
- Give it a name like "Clawdbot"
- Select VPS permissions
- Click "Create"
- Copy the token immediately
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Copy and paste your token below
Your token is stored securely and only used to create your server.
Step 4: Configure Your Server
Customize your server settings. The defaults work great for most users.
Summary
Monthly Cost
~β¬4.85
What's Included
Ubuntu 24.04, Node.js, PM2, Tailscale VPN
Step 5: Deploy Your Server
Review Your Configuration
Provider
DigitalOcean
Server Name
clawdbot-vps
Region
San Francisco
Size
Basic (2 vCPU, 4GB RAM)
Monthly Cost
~$28/month
Clicking "Deploy Now" will create a billable server on your DigitalOcean account.
Initializing deployment...
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Secure Deployment Complete!
Your hardened Clawdbot instance is now running.
Server IP
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SSH Command
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Gateway URL
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fail2ban
UFW
No Root
Auto Updates
π¦ CLI Tools Installed
Claude Code, Codex, and GitHub CLI are installed. Authenticate them via SSH:
claude login - Authenticate Claude Code CLI
codex login --device-code - Authenticate Codex CLI
gh auth login - Authenticate GitHub CLI
Claude Code
Codex CLI
GitHub CLI
PM2
Add browser automation capabilities via Cloudflare. Screenshots, web scraping, form filling, and more.
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Account
2
API Token
3
Configure
4
Deploy
Step 1: Cloudflare Account Setup
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Already have a Cloudflare account?
Skip to "I Have an Account" below.
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Enable Workers Paid Plan ($5/month)
Required for Sandbox Containers (browser automation).
- Go to Workers & Pages in sidebar
- Click Plans tab
- Select Workers Paid ($5/month)
Step 2: Get Your Cloudflare API Token
Create a token with permissions to deploy Workers and manage R2 storage.
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Create a Custom Token
- Click "Create Token"
- Select "Create Custom Token"
- Add these permissions:
- Account β Workers Scripts β Edit
- Account β Workers R2 Storage β Edit
- Account β Account Settings β Read
- Click "Continue to summary" β "Create Token"
- Copy the token immediately! (shown only once)
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Paste your token below
Token is used only for deployment, not stored long-term.
Step 3: Configure MoltWorker
Customize your browser automation settings.
Summary
Estimated Cost
~$5-12/month
Capabilities
Screenshots, scraping, form fills, PDFs
Step 4: Deploy MoltWorker
Review Your Configuration
Worker Name
moltworker-browser
Features
Browser, R2, Access
Connected VPS
None
Monthly Cost
~$5-12/month
This will deploy a Worker to your Cloudflare account. The Workers Paid plan ($5/month) is required.
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MoltWorker Deployed!
Your browser automation layer is now ready.
Worker URL
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Admin Dashboard
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Run OpenClaw on your local machine. Great for development, testing, or personal use.
Quick Start
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Navigate to OpenClaw
cd ~/Documents/GitHub/openclaw
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Run the Onboarding Wizard
pnpm openclaw onboard --install-daemon
The Wizard Helps You
- Choose AI provider (OpenRouter, Anthropic, OpenAI, Gemini)
- Configure gateway port and authentication
- Connect channels (Slack, WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord)
- Install as background service (launchd on macOS)
Requirements
- Node.js 22+ and pnpm installed
- OpenClaw repository cloned
- API key for your chosen AI provider
Link this dashboard to an OpenClaw instance that's already running somewhere else.