OpenClaw on LumaDock

LumaDock offers Docker VPS hosting starting at $1.99/mo, with a ready-to-deploy OpenClaw VPS template. The entry plan includes 1GB RAM, 1 vCPU, 30GB NVMe, Ubuntu 24.04, and full root access. Plans include free server monitoring, firewall management, 1 Gbps network, unmetered bandwidth, 99.99% uptime target, and 24/7 support. One of the most budget-friendly options for self-hosting OpenClaw.

Note: 1GB RAM is minimal for OpenClaw—light chat and simple skills may work; for heavier usage (browser, many skills), choose a larger plan. API costs for LLM usage are separate.

LumaDock's Docker VPS plans start at $1.99/mo:

• Entry — $1.99/mo. 1GB RAM, 1 vCPU, 30GB NVMe. Good for testing.
• Higher tiers — More RAM and CPU for production use. Check lumadock.com for current specs.

All plans: unmetered bandwidth, firewall, monitoring, 30-day money-back guarantee.

LumaDock provides an OpenClaw VPS template—select it when provisioning. After deploy, SSH in and run the usual OpenClaw setup (or follow LumaDock's guide). Standard path:

curl -fsSL https://openclaw.ai/install.sh | bash
npm install -g pm2
openclaw init
pm2 start 'openclaw gateway start' --name openclaw
pm2 save
pm2 startup

See Channel setup to connect WhatsApp, Telegram, or Discord.

• Budget — From $1.99/mo, lowest-cost OpenClaw VPS option
• OpenClaw template — Pre-configured for quick deploy
• Docker-focused — Optimized for container workloads
• Support — 24/7 support, 30-day money-back guarantee

1. Run openclaw onboard for your LLM provider and first channel.
2. Pick a walkthrough: channel hub or Telegram quickstart.
3. Set pairing policy before you expose the bot to untrusted DMs.
4. On a public VPS, keep the Gateway on loopback; use a reverse proxy only if you need remote WebChat (see remote access).

VPS pricing does not include LLM API spend—see monthly cost guide and example setups & model routing.