Self-Hosted Deployment

OpenClaw on AWS

Deploy OpenClaw on Amazon Web Services via DeployClaw

AWS offers the broadest infrastructure portfolio. Use EC2, Lightsail, or any compute service. Ideal for teams already operating in the AWS ecosystem who want OpenClaw alongside their existing infrastructure, VPCs, and IAM policies.

Setup Steps

1Launch an EC2 instance (t3.small or larger) with Ubuntu 22.04 AMI
2Configure security group to allow SSH access
3Create and download your key pair
4Provide instance details to the DeployClaw dashboard

Recommended Specs

t3.small: 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM — ~$15/mo
t3.medium: 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM — ~$30/mo
GPU instances (g4dn, p3) for local AI models
25+ regions worldwide

Starting from ~$15/mo server cost + $29/mo DeployClaw

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use AWS Lightsail instead of EC2?

Yes. Lightsail provides simpler pricing and management compared to EC2. A Lightsail instance with 2 GB RAM ($10/mo) or 4 GB RAM ($20/mo) works with DeployClaw. Use EC2 if you need VPC integration, IAM policies, or advanced networking.

Which EC2 instance type should I use?

t3.small (2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM) is the minimum. t3.medium (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM) is recommended. For local AI models, g4dn.xlarge provides an NVIDIA T4 GPU. Consider Reserved Instances or Savings Plans for long-term cost reduction.

Do I need to configure security groups?

Yes. At minimum, allow inbound SSH (port 22) from your IP and the DeployClaw management IP range. DeployClaw provides the exact CIDR ranges in the dashboard. All other ports can remain closed.

Can I use an existing VPC?

Yes. Launch the EC2 instance in any VPC and subnet. As long as the instance has SSH access and outbound internet connectivity, DeployClaw can manage it. This lets you keep OpenClaw within your existing network architecture.