ClawNode
Self-host OpenClaw with Docker on a VPS
Self-hosting gives you more control and privacy. Use Docker on a secured VPS for predictable deployments and easy maintenance.
1
Prepare VPS securely
- Create a non-root deploy user and disable password SSH login.
- Enable firewall rules for only required ports.
- Keep OS packages updated.
2
Install Docker and deploy
- Install Docker and Docker Compose.
- Place your environment file and deployment config.
- Run the stack and confirm containers are healthy.
3
Set reliability basics
- Configure HTTPS with valid certificates.
- Enable backups for config and persistent data.
- Set container restart policies and log retention.