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summary: "Moltbot on Hostinger VPS (simplest UI-based setup)"
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read_when:
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- Setting up Moltbot on Hostinger VPS
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- Looking for the easiest VPS setup with a UI
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- Want one-click Docker deployment
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---
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# Moltbot on Hostinger VPS
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## Goal
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Run a persistent Moltbot Gateway on Hostinger VPS using their **Docker Manager** UI.
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This is the **simplest setup path** if you prefer a graphical interface over SSH and command-line configuration. Hostinger's hPanel includes a Docker catalog with Moltbot pre-configured for one-click deployment.
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## Cost Comparison (2026)
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| Provider | Plan | Specs | Price/mo | Notes |
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|----------|------|-------|----------|-------|
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| Oracle Cloud | Always Free ARM | up to 4 OCPU, 24GB RAM | $0 | ARM, limited capacity / signup quirks |
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| Hetzner | CX22 | 2 vCPU, 4GB RAM | ~$4 | Cheapest paid option |
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| Hostinger | KVM 1 | 1 vCPU, 4GB RAM | ~$5 | UI-based, Docker catalog |
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| DigitalOcean | Basic | 1 vCPU, 1GB RAM | $6 | Easy UI, good docs |
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| Vultr | Cloud Compute | 1 vCPU, 1GB RAM | $6 | Many locations |
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| Linode | Nanode | 1 vCPU, 1GB RAM | $5 | Now part of Akamai |
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**Why Hostinger?**
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- Fully UI-based setup (no SSH required)
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- Docker Manager with pre-configured Moltbot in the catalog
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- Good starting point for users less comfortable with the command line
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## Prerequisites
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- Hostinger account ([signup](https://www.hostinger.com/docker-hosting))
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- ~10 minutes
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That's it. No SSH keys, no terminal experience required.
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## 1) Purchase a VPS
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1. Go to [Hostinger VPS plans](https://www.hostinger.com/docker-hosting)
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2. Select a plan (minimum **1GB RAM** recommended, 4GB preferred)
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3. Complete checkout
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4. Wait for provisioning (typically 1-2 minutes)
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## 2) Install Docker Manager
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1. Log into [hPanel](https://hpanel.hostinger.com/)
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2. Select your VPS from the dashboard
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3. In the left sidebar, find **Docker Manager**
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4. If not already installed, click **Install**
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5. Wait 2-3 minutes for installation to complete
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## 3) Deploy Moltbot from Catalog
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1. Open **Docker Manager** in hPanel
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2. Go to the **Catalog** section
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3. Search for **Moltbot**
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4. Click the **Deploy** button on the Moltbot card
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## 4) Configure Environment Variables
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The deployment wizard will show configuration options:
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**Required (auto-generated):**
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- `MOLTBOT_GATEWAY_TOKEN` — Used to access the Control UI (generated automatically)
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You can also configure these later via the Control UI.
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## 5) Complete Deployment
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1. Review your configuration
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2. Click **Deploy**
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3. Wait for the container to reach **Running** status (1-2 minutes)
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4. Note the assigned port number shown in Docker Manager
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## Access the Control UI
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Once deployed, access Moltbot at:
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http://YOUR_VPS_IP:PORT
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```
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Replace:
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- `YOUR_VPS_IP` with your VPS IP address (shown in hPanel dashboard)
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- `PORT` with the port assigned by Docker Manager
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Enter the gateway token when prompted.
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## Connect Your Channels
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From the Control UI, you can connect messaging platforms:
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1. Open the Control UI in your browser
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2. Navigate to **Channels** or **Integrations**
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3. Follow the prompts to connect:
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- **WhatsApp** — Scan QR code
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- **Telegram** — Enter bot token
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- **Discord** — Enter bot token
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- **Slack** — OAuth flow
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See [Channels](/channels) for detailed setup guides.
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## Managing Your Deployment
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All management happens through Docker Manager in hPanel:
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- **View logs:** Click on the Moltbot container → Logs tab
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- **Restart:** Click the restart button on the container
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- **Stop/Start:** Use the container controls
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- **Update:** Pull the latest image and redeploy
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### Update to Latest Version
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1. In Docker Manager, stop the Moltbot container
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2. Go to the Catalog and redeploy Moltbot
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3. Your configuration persists if using volumes
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## Advanced: SSH Access
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If you need command-line access for troubleshooting:
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1. In hPanel, go to **Docker Manager**
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2. Press **Terminal** button
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From SSH, you can use standard Moltbot CLI commands:
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```bash
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# Check status
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docker ps | grep moltbot
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# View logs
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docker logs -f <container_id>
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# Enter container shell
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docker exec -it <container_id> /bin/bash
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```
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## Persistence
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Docker Manager configures volumes automatically. Your data persists across container restarts:
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- `~/.clawdbot/` — config, credentials, session data
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- `~/clawd/` — workspace (SOUL.md, memory, artifacts)
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## Troubleshooting
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### Container won't start
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1. In Docker Manager, check the container logs
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2. Verify you have enough RAM (1GB minimum)
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3. Try redeploying from the Catalog
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### Can't access Control UI
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1. Verify the container is in **Running** status
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2. Check the correct port in Docker Manager
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3. Ensure your browser can reach the VPS IP
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### Gateway token not working
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1. Check the `MOLTBOT_GATEWAY_TOKEN` in Docker Manager → Environment
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2. The token is case-sensitive
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3. Try redeploying with a new token
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### Need more control
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If you need advanced configuration (custom binaries, specific Docker options), consider using SSH access for direct Docker commands.
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---
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## See Also
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- [Hetzner guide](/platforms/hetzner) — Docker Compose with full control
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- [DigitalOcean guide](/platforms/digitalocean) — CLI-based setup
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- [Oracle guide](/platforms/oracle) — free tier option
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- [Docker install](/install/docker) — generic Docker setup
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- [Gateway configuration](/gateway/configuration) — all config options
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