How To Install OpenClaw 2.0 & Perform A Real Work 2026

Openclaw has been a pioneer for the agentic era. You can automate your workflow in your field.

Recently they have released the largest update in the history of OpenClaw, which brings many awesome things, like a new browser app and shared cloud sessions.

Most important, they have simplified installation, which requires very little CLI-based configuration, and most of this is done on the GUI.

So now, a beginner can set it up without any friction.

Now let’s get started.

What is OpenClaw 2.0?

OpenClaw is an open-source AI agent framework that allows you to build and run intelligent systems capable of performing real-world tasks automatically.

OpenClaw Use Case

It is capable of performing a major part of works that need the internet to be executable. Basically, it can schedule your work, keep you updated with server performance, and more.

Personal admin – It can answer emails, manage your tasks, create calendar entries, make restaurant reservations, control smart home, and check you into flights.

Computer control from your phone – You can control your browser, execute shell commands, manage files, and automate workflow via Telegram.

Always-on watches – It can monitor all your inboxes and ping you on Telegram when something important arrives.

Team work – With 2.0’s shared session, multiple people can work in the same Claw session or hand tasks to each other.

System requirements

Node.js – Node 22.22.3+, 24.15+, or 25.9+. Node 26 is the recommended default, and the installer script provisions it automatically when Node is missing.

Use Case	Recommended Specs	Best For
Personal assistant	1 vCPU, 2GB RAM, 20GB NVMe SSD	Managing calendars, emails, and basic web browsing via API (Claude/GPT-4).
Developer	2 vCPU, 4GB RAM, 50GB NVMe SSD	Code reviews, GitHub monitoring, and running multiple Docker containers.
Local intelligence	4+ vCPU, 8GB+ RAM, 100GB NVMe SSD	Running local inference (Ollama/Llama 3) for 100% private data processing.
Enterprise gateway	8+ vCPU, 16GB+ RAM, 200GB NVMe SSD	Orchestrating multiple agent swarms, heavy database logging, and high-traffic production webhooks.

How To Install OpenClaw 2.0

In the tutorial, you don’t need to think about Node.js or any other dependency because we will use an enterprise-grade Kamatera VPS that provides a one-click OpenClaw 2.0 installation. Literally, you can create an OpenClaw server by clicking. Before that, choosing server specs takes a few seconds.
The whole setup will take merely 2 minutes. To make it faster, instantly sign up with Kamatera, and you can claim a 30-day VPS trial with a $100 credit.

1. Log in to the Kamatera console.
2. At the right sidebar, head to My cloud> Create New Server
3. Select the nearest data center.
4. Choose the OpenClaw app under the app images section.
5. Choose a version.
6. Choose server specs.

• Server Type – A (availability) (A is most affordable; you can choose general, dedicated, or burstable as per your purpose needs).
• CPU – 2 cores
• RAM – 4 GB
• SSD Disk – 40 GB

7. Set the server password and name.
8. Select a monthly or hourly billing cycle if you need flexibility.
9. Hit create server.

Instantly, server installation will start, and it will take a few seconds to get completed.

How To Setup OpenClaw 2.0 To Perform Real Work

1. Open your terminal.

2. Type SSH root@ and password.

3. Copy control UI (web dashboard) link and paste it into your browser.

4. You will see gateway host approval asking Windows. You need to run the following command in the terminal. It will approve the permission, and the window will fully open.

5. Now click connect provider to connect any AI model.

6. Choose a model. Currently the following are available to connect:

• OpenRouter
• XAI
• OpenAI
• Github Copilot
• MiniMax

I will choose ChatGPT login. It will redirect to the login page. Login and continue.

7. It will redirect to a localhost link, which won’t work. You need to copy that.

8. Paste in manual entry. It will connect your ChatGPT account.

9. It’s time to connect a channel, and I will connect Telegram.

10. We need to create a bot in Telegram and paste its token here.

11. Search @botfather in Telegram, enter /newbot, name it, and copy and paste the token key at the setup Telegram box.

12. Set the allowlist to secure the connection between OpenClaw and your Telegram account. Otherwise, if anyone discovers your bot, he can send a pairing request.

13. Search @userinfobot, start a chat, copy your user account ID, and paste it here.

14. Setup administration permission. Again, paste the user account ID.
It will give you the right to update OpenClaw, restart Gateway, change configuration, and approve commands from Telegram chat.

15. Now open the Telegram bot through the link in the BotFather chat.

Perform a Real Work

1.In that chat, I prompt, “First of all, build a static portfolio website for developer and deploy it on fylo.host via MCP. I will provide you MCP connected API key.
fylo_live_XXXXXXXXXXX”

2.Created the API key at setting> API & connected app at fylo.host.

3.It built and published the site.

You can also read how to install & set up Hermes Agent.

FAQ

1. What are the minimum requirements to run OpenClaw on a VPS?

OpenClaw can run on a basic VPS with 1 vCPU, 2GB RAM, and 20GB SSD for personal use. However, for better performance and multitasking, at least 2 vCPU and 4GB RAM are recommended.

2. Is coding knowledge required to install OpenClaw on Kamatera?

No, advanced coding skills are not required. Kamatera provides a 1-click OpenClaw app, which simplifies the installation process significantly. Basic SSH usage is enough to complete the setup.

3. Can I connect OpenClaw to WhatsApp or Telegram?

Yes, OpenClaw supports integration with messaging platforms like WhatsApp and Telegram. You can link your account by scanning a QR code and start interacting with your AI agents directly.

4. Which AI models can be used with OpenClaw?

OpenClaw supports multiple AI providers such as Anthropic (Claude). You just need to add your API key and select the model during configuration to start using it.