Running an OpenClaw agent on a VPS unlocks 24/7 automation without keeping your laptop on. This is the setup I use for my content agents. Here is the exact path.

Why a VPS

A VPS gives your agents a permanent home: always-on, stable IP, no sleep mode, and room for multiple agents and scheduled jobs. Any basic Linux VPS (2GB RAM) is enough to start.

1. Spin up the server

Choose a Linux distro (Ubuntu 22.04 LTS is the easiest start).