Self-Hosted Deployment

OpenClaw on Akamai

Deploy OpenClaw on Akamai Cloud (Linode) via DeployClaw

Akamai Cloud Computing, powered by Linode infrastructure, offers developer-friendly hosting with straightforward pricing and solid performance. Linode's simple interface and transparent billing make it a reliable choice for OpenClaw deployments without the complexity of larger providers.

Setup Steps

1Create a Linode instance with Ubuntu 22.04
2Select the Linode 4GB plan or higher
3Add your SSH key and note the IP address
4Enter your server details in DeployClaw

Recommended Specs

Linode 2GB: 1 vCPU, 2 GB RAM, 50 GB SSD — $10/mo
Linode 4GB: 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 80 GB SSD — $20/mo
GPU instances available
11 global data centers

Starting from $5/mo server cost + $29/mo DeployClaw

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Akamai Cloud the same as Linode?

Yes. Akamai acquired Linode in 2022 and rebranded it as Akamai Cloud Computing. The infrastructure, pricing, and management interface remain the same. Existing Linode customers can use their current instances with DeployClaw.

Which Linode plan should I choose?

The Linode 4GB plan (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, $20/mo) is recommended. The Linode 2GB plan ($10/mo) works for basic use cases but has only 1 vCPU, which may limit performance during intensive tasks.

Does Linode support GPU instances?

Yes. Linode offers dedicated GPU instances for machine learning workloads. These work with DeployClaw and allow you to run local AI models through Ollama or llama.cpp alongside OpenClaw.

Can I transfer from another provider to Linode?

Yes. You can provision a new Linode instance and connect it to DeployClaw at any time. DeployClaw handles the OpenClaw installation fresh on the new server. Your configuration and preferences are managed through the DeployClaw platform.