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Cloud Deployment

Deploy Moltbot on a $5 VPS

Run Moltbot (formerly Clawdbot) 24/7 on a cheap cloud server. Always-on AI assistant accessible from anywhere.

Why Use a VPS?
  • ✓Always Online — Your AI assistant runs 24/7, even when your computer is off
  • ✓Accessible Anywhere — Message your bot from any device, any location
  • ✓Static IP — Reliable connection for webhooks and integrations
  • ✓Cheap — As low as $3.79/month for always-on AI

VPS Provider Comparison

Hetzner Cloud

Best Value

€3.79/mo

2 vCPU, 2GB RAM, 20GB SSD

Region: EU

DigitalOcean

$6/mo

1 vCPU, 1GB RAM, 25GB SSD

Region: Global

Vultr

$5/mo

1 vCPU, 1GB RAM, 25GB SSD

Region: Global

Linode

$5/mo

1 vCPU, 1GB RAM, 25GB SSD

Region: Global

Setup Steps

1

Create a VPS Instance

Sign up for your preferred provider and create a new server:

  • • Select Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
  • • Choose the cheapest plan ($5-6/mo)
  • • Pick a region close to you
  • • Add your SSH key for secure access
2

Connect via SSH

Open your terminal and connect to your new server:

ssh root@your-server-ip
3

Run the Install Script

One command installs Moltbot and all dependencies:

curl -fsSL https://molt.bot/install | bash
4

Configure Firewall

Secure your server by only allowing necessary ports:

ufw allow 22/tcp # SSH
ufw allow 443/tcp # HTTPS
ufw enable
5

Setup Auto-Start (Optional)

Ensure Moltbot starts automatically after server reboots:

systemctl enable moltbot
🔒 Security Best Practices

!Never expose port 3000 (Moltbot dashboard) directly to the internet

!Use a reverse proxy (Nginx/Caddy) with HTTPS for web access

!Disable password SSH login, use keys only

!Keep your system updated: apt update && apt upgrade

Monthly Cost Breakdown
VPS (Hetzner CX11)€3.79
AI API (Claude, ~1000 messages)~$5-10
AI API (Ollama, unlimited)$0
Total (with Claude)~$9-14/mo
Total (with Ollama)~$4/mo

VPS Running?

Now configure your AI model and connect your messaging apps.

Choose AI ModelSetup WhatsApp