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Self-hosted AI assistant

# Self-hosted OpenClaw AI assistant on AWS

Run OpenClaw, the open-source AI assistant and automation gateway, from a pre-configured AMI in your own AWS account. Talk to the same agent from Telegram, Discord, Slack and more, with no command-line setup.

 [Launch on AWS](https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/pp/prodview-sknnggdjxqsay)

-   No CLI setup
-   Bring your own model provider
-   Runs in your own account

![OpenClaw AI assistant deployed on AWS by Meetrix](https://meetrix.io/assets/store/openclaw/openclaw.webp)

## What is OpenClaw?

OpenClaw is an open-source, self-hosted AI assistant and automation gateway. It connects messaging apps to one agent runtime, so you reach the same assistant, with the same memory, from whichever app you have open. It is an assistant, not a security or compliance tool.

-   ### One gateway, many channels

    Telegram, Discord, WhatsApp, Slack, Signal and iMessage.

-   ### Shared memory

    The same assistant and context across every channel.

-   ### Your model provider

    Use your own Anthropic, OpenAI or other API key.

-   ### Tools and skills

    Let agents use tools and add skills from ClawHub.

-   ### Web dashboard

    Manage the agent from the browser.

-   ### Authenticated gateway

    Gateway authentication is required by default.

## What's in the Meetrix OpenClaw AMI

A manual install means Node.js, nginx, a systemd service and SSL. The AMI does all of it through a CloudFormation template.

-   OpenClaw running as a systemd service behind nginx
-   Dashboard login, API key and provider set at launch
-   Automatic SSL when your domain is hosted on Route 53
-   A certificate script for issuing SSL manually otherwise
-   A CloudFormation template for your own AWS account
-   Email support from Meetrix at aws@meetrix.io

## How to set up a self-hosted OpenClaw assistant

1.  ### Launch the stack

    Subscribe on AWS Marketplace and enter your domain, dashboard login, model provider and API key. Make sure the provider matches the key.

2.  ### Point your domain at it

    After 5-10 minutes, create a DNS record with the PublicIp from the stack outputs.

3.  ### Sign in

    Open the DashboardUrl and log in with the admin username and password you set.

4.  ### Add a channel

    Create a Telegram bot, paste its token into the configuration and wait for the service to restart.

## Deploy on AWS

### OpenClaw on AWS

An AMI on AWS Marketplace, launched into your own AWS account with a CloudFormation stack.

Deploys with

CloudFormation

Recommended size

t3.large or larger

Ready in

5-10 minutes

#### Setup guides

-   [**Developer guide** Launch, channels, logs, troubleshoot](https://meetrix.io/blogs/openclaw-developer-guide/)
-   [**Deploy OpenClaw securely** A practical hardening guide](https://meetrix.io/blogs/secure-openclaw-deployment-hardening-guide/)
-   [**Video walkthrough** Watch the deployment on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1SeUpEZlmjI)

 [Launch on AWS](https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/pp/prodview-sknnggdjxqsay)

## OpenClaw by Meetrix vs a manual install vs hosted AI assistants

|  | OpenClaw by Meetrix | Manual OpenClaw install | Hosted AI assistant SaaS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Hosting | Your AWS account | Your own server | The vendor's cloud |
| Data control | Conversations and keys stay in your account | Yours, if configured correctly | Vendor stores your conversations |
| Setup time | Minutes | Hours | Instant |
| Model choice | Your own provider | Your own provider | Vendor's model |

Messages still pass through the model provider and channels you connect. [Read about OpenClaw on AWS →](https://meetrix.io/blogs/openclaw-aws-marketplace/)

## Video: deploy OpenClaw on AWS

## OpenClaw FAQ

What is OpenClaw?

An open-source, self-hosted AI assistant and automation gateway that connects messaging apps to one agent runtime.

Is OpenClaw a security or compliance product?

No. It does not scan infrastructure or produce compliance reports. It is an AI assistant.

Which AI providers can I use?

Any provider you have an API key for, such as Anthropic or OpenAI. You set the key and provider at launch.

Why do I get "Incorrect API key provided"?

The key is wrong or revoked, or the provider does not match the key. Remove the deployment and launch again with the right values.

Who can see my data?

Conversations, memory and API keys stay on your instance; Meetrix has no access. Messages still pass through your model provider and connected channels.

Is it secure by default?

Gateway authentication is required by default, but you should rotate the admin credentials, restrict agent tools and review skills before installing them.

Which instance size should I choose?

t3.large or larger.

How do I upgrade?

Back up your server data, remove the old stack and launch the new version from AWS Marketplace.

## OpenClaw guides and articles

### [How to Deploy OpenClaw Securely: A Practical Hardening Guide](https://meetrix.io/blogs/secure-openclaw-deployment-hardening-guide/)

Network isolation, permissions, credentials and a checklist.

### [Deploy OpenClaw on AWS: A Ready-to-Use AI Assistant](https://meetrix.io/blogs/openclaw-aws-marketplace/)

What OpenClaw does and real automation use cases.

### [OpenClaw: Developer Guide](https://meetrix.io/blogs/openclaw-developer-guide/)

Launch the stack, add channels and read the logs.

## Need a hand with OpenClaw?

We build and harden self-hosted AI assistants every day, from channel setup to access controls. Tell us what you need.

[Contact us](https://meetrix.io/contact-us/)