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Run OpenClaw on Ubuntu

Ubuntu is the most popular Linux distribution for hosting OpenClaw. Simple Docker setup on any Ubuntu server or VPS.

Compatible Wrappers for Ubuntu

3 wrappers support Ubuntu deployment

ClawWrapper
ClawWrapper
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SafeClaw
SafeClaw
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OpenClaw
OpenClaw
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OpenClaw on Ubuntu: What You Need to Know

Ubuntu is the most commonly used operating system for self-hosting OpenClaw, and for good reason. Docker installation is a one-liner, nearly all OpenClaw wrapper images support Ubuntu natively, and the community documentation overwhelmingly assumes an Ubuntu environment.

The typical setup on Ubuntu takes under 10 minutes: install Docker and docker-compose, clone your chosen wrapper's repository, configure your .env file, and run docker compose up -d. That's it — your OpenClaw agent is running.

Ubuntu Server (without a GUI) is ideal for VPS and headless deployments. It uses minimal resources, leaving more RAM and CPU for your OpenClaw instance. Ubuntu 22.04 LTS or 24.04 LTS are the recommended versions for stability and long-term security updates.

For budget-conscious deployments, an Ubuntu VPS from providers like Hetzner ($4/month), DigitalOcean ($6/month), or Linode ($5/month) provides more than enough resources for OpenClaw. These VPS instances offer 2 GB of RAM and 1-2 CPU cores, which is adequate for cloud-model-connected deployments.

Pro Tips for Ubuntu

Use Ubuntu LTS
Only use LTS releases (22.04, 24.04) for production OpenClaw deployments. They receive 5 years of security updates.
One-Line Docker Install
Run curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sudo sh to install Docker in seconds.
UFW Firewall
Configure UFW to only allow SSH (22) and your OpenClaw port (typically 3000 or 8080). Block everything else.
Systemd Service
Create a systemd service for your OpenClaw Docker container so it automatically restarts on boot.

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