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---
id: dedicated-linux-openclaw
title: "Dedicated Server: Setup OpenClaw on Linux - Build Your Personal AI Assistant!"
title: "Setup OpenClaw on a Linux Server - Build Your Personal AI Assistant!"
description: "Discover how to set up and configure OpenClaw for self-hosting to build a personal and powerful open-source AI assistant → Learn more now"
sidebar_label: Install OpenClaw
services:
- dedicated
- vserver-service-openclaw
- dedicated-service-openclaw
---

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![img](https://screensaver01.zap-hosting.com/index.php/s/XQkk46EnKzxxWrK/preview)

What makes OpenClaw especially revolutionary is that it enables a modern “control layer” for applications and systems. Rather than being tied to a local desktop session, OpenClaw can run on a remote machine such as a Dedicated Server and still be fully manageable from anywhere. This makes it a powerful tool for users who want reliable automation, remote control, and centralized management without needing to keep a computer running locally.
What makes OpenClaw especially revolutionary is that it enables a modern “control layer” for applications and systems. Rather than being tied to a local desktop session, OpenClaw can run on a remote machine such as a VPS or Dedicated Server and still be fully manageable from anywhere. This makes it a powerful tool for users who want reliable automation, remote control, and centralized management without needing to keep a computer running locally.

Considering about hosting this service yourself? We’ll walk you through every step on how to set it up and configure it, along with everything you need to keep in mind.

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## Use cases of OpenClaw

OpenClaw can be used in many different everyday scenarios and is suitable for anyone who wants to automate tasks, centralize AI usage, or run a persistent assistant that is always available.
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| RAM | 4 GB | 16 GB |
| Disk space | 25 GB | 50 GB |


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## Installation
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### Platform detection and dependency check

The installer automatically detects your operating system and installs required dependencies if needed.
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## Configuration

Our Dedicated Server servers are shipped without a graphical user interface by default. Because of this, OpenClaw runs in headless mode and exposes its Control UI only locally on the server on port `18789`.
Our VPS and Dedicated Server servers are shipped without a graphical user interface by default. Because of this, OpenClaw runs in headless mode and exposes its Control UI only locally on the server on port `18789`.

Once the installation and onboarding has been completed, OpenClaw prints the dashboard information in the console output:

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http://127.0.0.1:18789/?token=XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
```

Since the web interface is bound to `127.0.0.1`, it cannot be accessed directly from the internet. To securely access it from your PC, create an SSH tunnel that forwards the OpenClaw port from the Dedicated Server to your local machine.
Since the web interface is bound to `127.0.0.1`, it cannot be accessed directly from the internet. To securely access it from your PC, create an SSH tunnel that forwards the OpenClaw port from the VPS/Dedicated Server to your local machine.

On your PC, open a terminal and run:

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:::tip Use a GUI (Desktop Environment)

If you prefer using OpenClaw with a graphical interface, you can install a desktop environment on your Dedicated Server, for example **XFCE**. After installing a GUI (and a remote desktop solution like RDP or VNC), you can access and control OpenClaw directly through the Dedicated Server desktop instead of using SSH port forwarding.
If you prefer using OpenClaw with a graphical interface, you can install a desktop environment on your VPS/Dedicated Server, for example **XFCE**. After installing a GUI (and a remote desktop solution like RDP or VNC), you can access and control OpenClaw directly through the Dedicated Server desktop instead of using SSH port forwarding.

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## Conclusion and more Resources

Congratulations! You have now successfully installed and configured OpenClaw on your Dedicated Server. We also recommend taking a look at the following resources, which could provide you with additional help and guidance during your server configuration process
Congratulations! You have now successfully installed and configured OpenClaw on your VPS or Dedicated Server. We also recommend taking a look at the following resources, which could provide you with additional help and guidance during your server configuration process

- [openclaw.ai](https://https://openclaw.ai/) - Official Website
- [docs.openclaw.ai](https://docs.openclaw.ai/start/getting-started) - OpenClaw Documentation
- [clawhub.com](https://clawhub.com/) - ClawHub - Community-built Skills

Got specific questions that aren't covered here? For further questions or assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact our support team, which is available daily to assist you! 🙂



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