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Frequently asked questions

• What is a OpenClaw VPS?

A OpenClaw VPS is a virtualized server that delivers similar benefits to a dedicated server, at a lower cost. Customers enjoy an isolated, fully customizable environment where they don't have to share hardware or network resources with others.

• How can I buy a OpenClaw VPS?

You top up your balance in your BitLaunch control panel using Bitcoin, Litecoin, or Ethereum. Once you launch a server, your balance will tick down hourly at the specified rate for your server's configuration.

• What can OpenClaw integrate with?

OpenClaw can connect to Telegram (most popular), Discord, and Slack amongst other communication tools. It can also hook into external services like webhooks, REST APIs, and common automation tools.

• Why run OpenClaw on a BitLaunch VPS?

Deploying OpenClaw on a BitLaunch VPS gives you full control over your AI assistant, including the server environment, data, and uptime. It’s also a good fit if you prefer a truly private setup, since you can run BitLaunch servers under a minimal identity footprint instead of tying it to personal devices or accounts.

• What features does OpenClaw include?

OpenClaw includes a modular command system, configurable permissions, support for multiple LLMs, conversation memory controls, and logging for debugging and transparency. It’s built to be extended with custom modules, so you can add your own tools, prompts, and workflows as your use case grows.

• Can I use my own domain with OpenClaw?

Yes. Run OpenClaw behind your own domain by pointing DNS to your BitLaunch VPS and placing it behind a reverse proxy like Nginx or Caddy. This also makes it easier to enable HTTPS with Let’s Encrypt and keep a clean, stable URL for access.

• What models does OpenClaw support?

OpenClaw supports major LLM providers like OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, and open-source models (Llama, Mistral) via OpenAI-compatible or local backends, so you can switch models based on cost, speed, and privacy needs.

• What does it cost to run OpenClaw?

OpenClaw is free to use, but you’ll pay for the VPS plus any usage-based AI token costs. A beginner setup is typically $10–$25/month total, while a more powerful setup is usually $25–$80+/month, depending on VPS size and how many tokens you burn each month.

• What VPS specs do I need for OpenClaw?

For a basic OpenClaw setup, 1 vCPU + 1–2 GB RAM is usually enough VPS hardware for light usage and simple tasks. For heavier usage, more users, or faster response times, 2–4 vCPU + 4–8 GB RAM is a safer baseline, especially if you plan to run extra services alongside it.

• How secure is OpenClaw?

OpenClaw can be secure, but it’s not safe to run with default settings. Common risks include exposed admin endpoints, weak authentication, unsafe third-party extensions, and over-permissive server access. For a safer setup, you should restrict ports, use a firewall + reverse proxy, keep it updated, and avoid installing untrusted plugins.

• Does BitLaunch support OpenClaw?

BitLaunch supports the VPS foundation OpenClaw runs on: provisioning, networking, uptime, and OS-level stability. This ensures you have a reliable server environment for deploying and operating OpenClaw.

• What’s the easiest way to install OpenClaw on a VPS?

OpenClaw can be deployed on most VPS operating systems (Linux, Windows, or BSD), but the cleanest setup is typically a minimal server with a repeatable install method and persistent storage.

• Which OSes do BitLaunch's servers support?

We support the latest version of the same operating systems across all of our first-party servers: Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS, Windows, and Ubuntu Desktop. Servers from our partners' locations additionally offer OpenBSD, FreeBSD, Fedora, and RockyLinux.

• Can I upgrade my VPS plan after I launch my OpenClaw server?

You can upgrade servers to a higher tier at any point using the “Resize” function in your control panel. Provided we have the capacity, you can upgrade your BitLaunch or partner server at any point to gain additional RAM, CPUs, and storage. Your server will be automatically upgraded, usually taking less than an hour. However, it is worth noting that this function cannot migrate servers to other hosts. For example, we don't support you choosing BitLaunch as your host and then upgrading to a Vultr tier.

• Does BitLaunch charge me extra once I exceed a certain amount of transfer?

BitLaunch’s first-party servers, as well as offerings from our partners Digital Ocean and Linode, have unlimited transfer. You do not need to worry about additional transfer costs on these servers. Just in case of Vultr, transfer overages will apply.

• How many OpenClaw VPS servers can I have at once?

As many as we have capacity for. We don't limit how many servers you can host.