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summary: "Host OpenClaw on Hostinger"
read_when:
- Setting up OpenClaw on Hostinger
- Looking for a managed VPS for OpenClaw
- Using Hostinger 1-Click OpenClaw
title: "Hostinger"
---
# Hostinger
Run a persistent OpenClaw Gateway on [Hostinger](https://www.hostinger.com/openclaw) via a **1-Click** managed deployment or a **VPS** install.
## Prerequisites
- Hostinger account ([signup](https://www.hostinger.com/openclaw))
- About 5-10 minutes
## Option A: 1-Click OpenClaw
The fastest way to get started. Hostinger handles infrastructure, Docker, and automatic updates.
<Steps>
<Step title="Purchase and launch">
1. From the [Hostinger OpenClaw page](https://www.hostinger.com/openclaw), choose a Managed OpenClaw plan and complete checkout.
<Note>
During checkout you can select **Ready-to-Use AI** credits that are pre-purchased and integrated instantly inside OpenClaw -- no external accounts or API keys from other providers needed. You can start chatting right away. Alternatively, provide your own key from Anthropic, OpenAI, Google Gemini, or xAI during setup.
</Note>
</Step>
<Step title="Select a messaging channel">
Choose one or more channels to connect:
- **WhatsApp** -- scan the QR code shown in the setup wizard.
- **Telegram** -- paste the bot token from [BotFather](https://t.me/BotFather).
</Step>
<Step title="Complete installation">
Click **Finish** to deploy the instance. Once ready, access the OpenClaw dashboard from **OpenClaw Overview** in hPanel.
</Step>
</Steps>
## Option B: OpenClaw on VPS
More control over your server. Hostinger deploys OpenClaw via Docker on your VPS and you manage it through the **Docker Manager** in hPanel.
<Steps>
<Step title="Purchase a VPS">
1. From the [Hostinger OpenClaw page](https://www.hostinger.com/openclaw), choose an OpenClaw on VPS plan and complete checkout.
<Note>
You can select **Ready-to-Use AI** credits during checkout -- these are pre-purchased and integrated instantly inside OpenClaw, so you can start chatting without any external accounts or API keys from other providers.
</Note>
</Step>
<Step title="Configure OpenClaw">
Once the VPS is provisioned, fill in the configuration fields:
- **Gateway token** -- auto-generated; save it for later use.
- **WhatsApp number** -- your number with country code (optional).
- **Telegram bot token** -- from [BotFather](https://t.me/BotFather) (optional).
- **API keys** -- only needed if you did not select Ready-to-Use AI credits during checkout.
</Step>
<Step title="Start OpenClaw">
Click **Deploy**. Once running, open the OpenClaw dashboard from the hPanel by clicking on **Open**.
</Step>
</Steps>
Logs, restarts, and updates are managed directly from the Docker Manager interface in hPanel. To update, press on **Update** in Docker Manager and that will pull the latest image.
## Verify your setup
Send "Hi" to your assistant on the channel you connected. OpenClaw will reply and walk you through initial preferences.
## Troubleshooting
**Dashboard not loading** -- Wait a few minutes for the container to finish provisioning. Check the Docker Manager logs in hPanel.
**Docker container keeps restarting** -- Open Docker Manager logs and look for configuration errors (missing tokens, invalid API keys).
**Telegram bot not responding** -- Send your pairing code message from Telegram directly as a message inside your OpenClaw chat to complete the connection.
## Next steps
- [Channels](/channels) -- connect Telegram, WhatsApp, Discord, and more
- [Gateway configuration](/gateway/configuration) -- all config optionss