Self-Hosted Deployment

OpenClaw on DigitalOcean

Deploy OpenClaw on a DigitalOcean Droplet via DeployClaw

DigitalOcean offers simple, predictable pricing and a developer-friendly interface. Spin up a Droplet and DeployClaw installs OpenClaw in minutes. DigitalOcean's straightforward control panel and extensive documentation make it one of the easiest providers for first-time self-hosters.

Setup Steps

1Create a Droplet with Ubuntu 22.04 (2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM minimum)
2Add your SSH key for secure access
3Copy your server IP into the DeployClaw dashboard
4We handle installation, configuration, and ongoing updates

Recommended Specs

Basic Droplet: 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM, 50 GB SSD — $12/mo
Recommended: 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 80 GB SSD — $24/mo
GPU Droplet available for local AI models
Data centers in US, EU, and Asia-Pacific

Starting from $6/mo server cost + $29/mo DeployClaw

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Droplet size should I choose?

For most use cases, a 2 vCPU / 4 GB RAM Droplet ($24/mo) works well. If you only need basic text-based interaction, the 2 vCPU / 2 GB RAM Droplet ($12/mo) is sufficient. For running local AI models via Ollama, consider a GPU Droplet.

Can I use an existing Droplet?

Yes. As long as your Droplet runs Ubuntu 22.04+ or Debian 12+ and meets the minimum specs (2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM), you can connect it to DeployClaw. We recommend a fresh Droplet for the cleanest installation.

Does DeployClaw manage DigitalOcean billing?

No. You pay DigitalOcean directly for your Droplet and DeployClaw separately for the management service. Your total monthly cost is your Droplet price plus your DeployClaw plan (starting at $29/mo).

Which data center region should I pick?

Choose the region closest to you or your users for the lowest latency. DigitalOcean has data centers in New York, San Francisco, Amsterdam, London, Frankfurt, Singapore, and Bangalore.