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BYOS Is Here: Connect Your Own Server to OpenClawBotHosting

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Leo Torres
Head of Product
February 1, 2024
4 min read

Bring Your Own Server is now live on all OpenClawBotHosting plans. Here is what it means and why it matters. For the full rundown on capabilities, visit our [features page](/features).

What Changed

Previously, every OpenClaw deployment ran on infrastructure we provisioned. Starting today, you can link your own server and we will deploy OpenClaw on it while you retain root access.

Why This Matters

Different teams have different constraints:

  • **Regulatory requirements** — Some industries mandate where data is stored
  • **Existing commitments** — You may already have reserved instances or dedicated hardware
  • **Budget optimisation** — Running on your own boxes can cut costs at higher volumes
  • **Privacy** — With BYOS and a GPU, you can run local AI models without sending a single API call externally
  • Supported Providers

    We have built native integrations for:

  • [DigitalOcean](/byos/digitalocean) — Droplets with flat-rate billing
  • [Vultr](/byos/vultr) — NVMe-backed compute with per-hour pricing
  • [Hetzner](/byos/hetzner) — Best value in Europe
  • [AWS](/byos/aws) — Enterprise-grade with IAM and compliance controls
  • [Akamai (Linode)](/byos/akamai) — Transparent pricing and solid support
  • [Custom Server](/byos/custom-server) — Anything reachable via SSH
  • The Setup Flow

    1. Provide SSH credentials or connect via a cloud provider API

    2. We provision the full OpenClaw stack automatically

    3. You add your AI key and messaging channel tokens

    4. Updates and health monitoring are handled by us going forward

    Works With Every Integration

    BYOS pairs seamlessly with all our messaging connectors:

  • [WhatsApp integration](/integrations/whatsapp) — Business API support
  • [Telegram integration](/integrations/telegram) — Bots, inline mode, channels
  • [Discord integration](/integrations/discord) — Slash commands and servers
  • [Slack integration](/integrations/slack) — App Home and Workflow Builder
  • Pricing

    BYOS is included on every plan. Check [our pricing page](/pricing) for details — plans start at $29/month for the management layer, and you pay your cloud provider directly for compute.

    Get in Touch

    Want to enable BYOS or have questions about server sizing? Reach out at sales@openclawbothosting.com.

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