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.
How to Install OpenClaw on an Ubuntu VPS Safely
Install OpenClaw on an Ubuntu VPS with safer defaults, Node setup notes, Gateway checks, firewall notes, and beginner-friendly explanations.
OpenClaw VPS Security Checklist
Secure an OpenClaw VPS with SSH keys, UFW, Fail2Ban, strict secret file permissions, and private Gateway access.
OpenClaw Telegram Setup & Safety
Connect OpenClaw to Telegram safely using BotFather. Learn how to restrict access using dmPolicy and allowlists to prevent unauthorized usage.
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 OpenClaw Gateway Not Running
Diagnose a stopped or crashing OpenClaw Gateway before changing firewall or public access settings.
Fix OpenClaw Dashboard Not Opening on VPS
Check Gateway status, binding address, SSH tunnel, private network access, and firewall assumptions.
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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