Technical Guide

How to Install OpenClaw on Hostinger VPS

A complete walkthrough to deploying your personal AI assistant infrastructure using the one-click Docker template.

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Updated 4 days ago

What is OpenClaw on Hostinger?

OpenClaw (formerly Moltbot) is a personal AI assistant platform that runs on your own Hostinger VPS infrastructure. It connects to messaging channels like WhatsApp, Telegram, and Slack, giving you a unified AI interface under your control. Deploying on Hostinger's optimized AI servers ensures maximum uptime and performance.

Deploying on a New VPS

If you don't have a VPS yet, this is the easiest way to get started.

Select a Plan: Open the Hostinger VPS Marketplace . We recommend the KVM 2 plan for optimal performance with AI workloads.
Choose OpenClaw: During checkout, select "OpenClaw" from the application list. It will be pre-configured.
Integration Option: You can choose to add Nexos AI Credits.
- With Credits: No API keys needed. OpenClaw connects automatically to AI models.
- Without Credits: You'll need to provide your own OpenAI/Anthropic/Gemini API keys later.
Complete Purchase: Finalize the order to provision your server.

Start Deployment on Hostinger

Deploying on Existing Hostinger VPS

Already have a Hostinger VPS? Use the Hostinger Docker Manager.

Access Hostinger Docker Manager: Log in to hPanel, select your VPS, and click on Docker Manager in the sidebar.
Install Docker: If not active, click "Install" (takes 2-3 minutes).
Search Catalog: Go to the "Catalog" tab and search for OpenClaw.
Deploy: Click the card and hit "Deploy". You will be prompted to configure environment variables.

Configuration Variables

# REQUIRED
OPENCLAW_GATEWAY_TOKEN=... // Auto-generated. COPY THIS SECURELY!

# OPTIONAL (If not using Nexos Credits)
OPENAI_API_KEY=sk-...
ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=sk-ant-...
GEMINI_API_KEY=...
WHATSAPP_NUMBER=1234567890

Important: Save your OPENCLAW_GATEWAY_TOKEN. You will need it to log in to the dashboard.

Final Setup & Connecting Channels

Access Dashboard:
Find your port in Docker Manager. Your URL will be http://your-ip:port.
Authenticate:
Enter the OPENCLAW_GATEWAY_TOKEN you saved earlier.
Connect WhatsApp:
- Go to Channels tab.
- Click Show QR.
- Open WhatsApp on phone > Linked Devices > Link a Device.
- Scan the QR code.
Note: If you see "status=515 Unknown Stream Errored", go to Settings > Config, click "Update", and try again.

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