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Bluehost Self-Managed VPS: Reimage Your Server for Nanoclaw Installation
Nanoclaw is an advanced coding environment you can deploy on your Bluehost Self-Managed VPS. This guide walks you through reimaging your server for Nanoclaw installation using the Bluehost Portal and shows you how to access your Nanoclaw dashboard, so you can start coding efficiently and securely.
Reimage Your Server for Nanoclaw Installation Using Bluehost Portal
- Nanoclaw requires Docker (Docker is preinstalled on your Self-Managed VPS).
- Nanoclaw also requires Claude Code. Go to the Anthropic Console and sign up for an account.
- Is the Anthropic Console free?
- Creating an Anthropic account is free. However, generating an API key and accessing Claude typically requires entering billing information and may incur charges. Please refer to Anthropic's pricing page for current details.
To reimage your server and install Nanoclaw:
Important:
- You can install only one application using the one-click installer.
- To change or delete your application, follow the guide: Bluehost Self-Managed VPS: How to Change and Delete an Application.
- If you want to keep your current template, install the new application manually using SSH.
Changing the server image will permanently erase all data and settings on this VPS. This action cannot be undone.
- Click the Manage button on the Self-Managed VPS package.

- Click the Reimage button.

- Select the Applications tab.

- From the list, find Nanoclaw and click Select.

- To confirm, please type "reimage" and then click Proceed to start the process.

- Wait a few moments while the installation completes.

- Once completed, you will see Nanoclaw listed in the Server Image section.

- Once completed, you will see Nanoclaw listed in the Server Image section.
Summary
Nanoclaw is a robust coding platform that empowers you to develop and manage code directly on your Bluehost Self-Managed VPS. By following this guide, you can easily reimage your server for Nanoclaw installation using the Bluehost Portal and access your dashboard to start coding with confidence and efficiency.
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