Guide to Setting Up OpenClaw on a Hostinger VPS

Deploying OpenClaw on Hostinger VPS
This guide walks through installing and running Clawdbot on a Hostinger VPS, connecting AI APIs, and integrating with Telegram for continuous operation.
Key Setup Steps
- Deploy OpenClaw on VPS: Search "Hostinger OpenClaw" and click "Deploy OpenClaw on VPS." Complete payment after choosing VPS duration and server location (closest location for best latency). OpenClaw should install automatically. If not, go to VPS Docker Manager → Catalog, search for OpenClaw, and click Deploy.
- Save Gateway Token: During setup, save your OpenClaw gateway token securely—it provides full access to your bot.
- Connect API Keys: Connect OpenAI and Entropics (Claude) APIs. For OpenAI: create an account, set up billing, go to API Keys → Create New Secret Key, name it OpenClaw, copy the key, and paste into OpenClaw. For Entropics: create an account, go to API Keys in the dashboard, create a key under the default workspace, name it OpenClaw, copy it, and paste into OpenClaw. Integrating both allows switching between AI models and controlling costs.
- Deploy OpenClaw: After setting API keys and gateway token, click Deploy. Open the OpenClaw Dashboard.
- Connect Gateway Token: Go to Overview in the dashboard, paste your gateway token, and click Connect. OpenClaw should respond in the dashboard chat.
- Set Up Telegram Integration: In OpenClaw Chat, type "Let setup telegram" for step-by-step instructions. Paste the token into OpenClaw to complete setup. OpenClaw will configure itself and restart Telegram integration.
- Add Skills: Open the OpenClaw directory from the dashboard, click any skill to install. In Telegram, type "install this skill" and paste the skill link.
- All Set: OpenClaw/Clawbot runs 24/7. Communicate via Telegram or dashboard. For issues, ask the bot directly or check the guide.
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