OpenClaw Setup Guide for India | ClawReady
ClawReady is an India-first OpenClaw setup and troubleshooting field manual covering safe local, VPS, Telegram, SSH tunnel, and private AI assistant workflows.
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Get OpenClaw running safely on your VPS
Step-by-step guides for Indian developers, founders, and freelancers. Install OpenClaw, connect Telegram or WhatsApp, harden your VPS, and fix common errors — without exposing your Gateway to the internet.
The OpenClaw Gateway runs on localhost:18789 by default. Binding it to 0.0.0.0 or running ufw allow 18789 gives the entire internet access to your integrations, tools, and AI models. Use SSH tunnels or Tailscale instead.
The Safe Setup Path
Follow this sequence. Complete each step before moving to the next.
- Prepare your VPS Ubuntu, SSH keys, user access
- Install OpenClaw Node.js runtime + core files
- Keep Gateway private Never expose port 18789 publicly⚠ High risk
- Connect a channel Telegram or WhatsApp — securely
- Stay running PM2 process manager
Essential Guides
Core reading for a safe OpenClaw installation.
Install OpenClaw on Ubuntu VPS
The complete, step-by-step field manual for installing OpenClaw Gateway on an Ubuntu VPS. Covers Node.js setup, workspace creation, and verifying your installation safely.
OpenClaw VPS Security Checklist
The mandatory security hardening checklist for your Ubuntu VPS before you connect OpenClaw to the internet. Covers SSH keys, UFW, non-root users, and secret management.
OpenClaw Telegram Channel Setup
How to connect a Telegram bot to your OpenClaw Gateway using BotFather. Covers token handling, allowlists for safe access, and verifying the connection.
OpenClaw WhatsApp Setup for Indian Users
Set up OpenClaw with WhatsApp using dedicated-number guidance, QR/session warnings, privacy risks, and safer group boundaries.
Common Fixes
Quick solutions to the most frequent errors.
Fix: Gateway Not Running
Step-by-step diagnosis for Gateway crashes. Covers port conflicts, Node.js version issues, permission errors, and PM2 background failures.
Fix: OpenClaw Dashboard Not Opening
Step-by-step diagnosis and fix for when the OpenClaw dashboard refuses to load. Covers SSH tunnels, Gateway binding, and firewall issues.
Fix Telegram Bot Not Replying in OpenClaw
Check bot token, pairing, allowlist, dmPolicy, Gateway status, and logs without weakening access controls unnecessarily.
Fix OpenClaw Node Version Too Old
Check your Node.js version, shell path, service path, and VPS runtime before reinstalling OpenClaw or changing Gateway access.
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