Reimage Your Server for OpenClaw Installation

OpenClaw is a powerful management platform that helps you control and streamline your Self-Managed VPS or Virtual Dedicated Server (VDS) environment from a single dashboard. This guide shows you how to quickly install OpenClaw using the Bluehost Portal, so you can start managing your server efficiently and with confidence.

Here is a video that demonstrates how to install OpenClaw on a Self-Managed VPS hosting.

How to Reimage Your Server for OpenClaw Installation

To install OpenClaw:

Important:

This applies to both VPS and VDS.

You can install only one application using the one-click installer.
To change or delete your application, follow the guide: How to Change an Application. Create a backup of your existing applications or templates.
To keep your current template, install the new application manually using SSH. Follow the same steps for both Self-Managed VPS and Virtual Dedicated Server (VDS). The system automatically selects the recommended operating system for OpenClaw.

Changing the server image will permanently erase all data and settings on this VPS or VDS. This action cannot be undone.

Log in to your Bluehost Portal.
In the left-hand menu, click the Hosting tab.

Click the Manage button on the hosting package you want to reimage.
Click the Reimage button.
Select the Applications tab.
From the list, locate OpenClaw 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 OpenClaw listed in the Server Image section.

Access Your OpenClaw Dashboard

After installation completes:

Log in to your Bluehost Portal.
In the left-hand menu, click the Hosting tab.

Click the hosting package where OpenClaw is installed, and click Manage.
In the Overview tab, click Manage under the Server Image tab.
The OpenClaw dashboard login page will open in a new browser tab.

Summary

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