Hetzner VPS Infrastructure Walkthrough for OpenClaw

Setting up a self-hosted OpenClaw brain VPS on Hetzner — generalized process, generic configuration.

Why Hetzner

Hetzner offers dedicated CPU allocations with generous bandwidth at competitive price points. This guide covers the generalized setup process suitable for most VPS deployments.

Installation Steps

Standard VPS deployment practices apply. Use SSH keys for authentication, configure a firewall, and follow general server hardening guides.

Security Considerations

Always use SSH keys, keep software updated, enable automatic security updates, and follow VPS security best practices appropriate for your infrastructure.

Network Configuration

Configure your VPS with a static IP, set up DNS resolution, and ensure proper firewall rules are in place for your specific use case.

Specific deployment commands and IP configurations have been generalized for operational security.

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Hetzner Infrastructure Deep Dive

Hetzner offers dedicated servers and cloud instances with excellent price-to-performance ratios. This guide covers infrastructure setup for OpenClaw deployments on Hetzner.

Server Selection

Recommended specs for OpenClaw nodes: 4 CPU cores, 8GB RAM, 80GB SSD minimum. Hetzner’s AX series starts at approximately 25/month for these specs.

Network Configuration

Configure a private network for inter-node communication. Hetzner provides free private networking between your cloud servers in the same datacenter.

Security Hardening

Disable password authentication (use SSH keys only)
Install and configure UFW firewall
Set up Fail2Ban for SSH protection
Configure automated security updates with unattended-upgrades

Hetzner VPS Infrastructure Walkthrough for OpenClaw