How to Set Up OpenClaw on Hostinger?
Hostinger is one of the most affordable VPS providers, making it popular for budget OpenClaw deployments. Their KVM VPS plans start at around $5/month and include enough resources for a basic setup.
Sign up at hostinger.com and choose a KVM VPS plan. The KVM 1 plan (1 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 50 GB SSD) is the sweet spot for OpenClaw — enough resources at a low price. Select Ubuntu 22.04 as the OS and your nearest data center.
Once the VPS is provisioned (usually within minutes), you'll receive the IP address and root password via email. Connect via SSH and run the standard OpenClaw install script.
Hostinger's VPS dashboard lets you manage the server, view resource usage, and access the console if SSH isn't working. They also offer automatic backups for an additional fee — worth enabling for peace of mind.
One tip: Hostinger VPS comes with a firewall panel in their control panel. Use it to restrict access to your Gateway port and SSH. This is easier than configuring ufw manually.
For the cheapest possible setup, pair Hostinger's $5 VPS with DeepSeek V3 API ($1-3/month). Total cost: about $6-8/month for a fully working AI agent.
ssh root@your-hostinger-ip curl -fsSL https://openclaw.sh/install | bash openclaw onboard