Deploy Your First Agent
Pick an agent, choose a server size, and launch your first AI agent on RunClaw.
Once you have a Hetzner account and API token, you're ready to deploy your first AI agent. The whole process takes about 2 minutes.
Step 1: Log in to RunClaw
Go to runclaw.run and log in (or sign up if you haven't already).
Step 2: Add a server
From your dashboard, click Add Server. You'll see a setup wizard that walks you through three choices:
Choose your agent
RunClaw supports three agent types:
- OpenClaw — A messaging-first AI agent with integrations for Telegram, Discord, WhatsApp, and more. Great for building AI assistants that communicate through chat platforms.
- Agent Zero — An autonomous coding agent that can browse the web, write code, and execute tasks. Ideal for developers who want an AI pair programmer.
- Goose — A general-purpose AI agent for a wide range of automation tasks.
Choose a server size
You'll pick a Hetzner server type. The main difference is CPU, RAM, and disk space:
| Size | CPU | RAM | Disk | Hetzner Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX22 | 2 vCPU | 4 GB | 40 GB | ~$4.50/mo |
| CX32 | 4 vCPU | 8 GB | 80 GB | ~$7.50/mo |
| CX42 | 8 vCPU | 16 GB | 160 GB | ~$15/mo |
| CX52 | 16 vCPU | 32 GB | 320 GB | ~$30/mo |
Start small. A CX22 is enough for most agents. You can resize later from your dashboard without losing data.
Hetzner charges are separate from your RunClaw subscription and billed directly by Hetzner to your account.
Paste your Hetzner API token
Enter the API token you generated in the previous step. Remember — this token is encrypted in your browser and sent directly to Hetzner. RunClaw never sees it.
Step 3: Wait for deployment
After you confirm, RunClaw will:
- Create a new Hetzner VPS in your account (via your browser)
- Set up DNS (
{slug}.runclaw.run) - Install your agent via cloud-init (Docker, Caddy, the agent software, and a sidecar for remote management)
This takes about 2 minutes. You'll see progress updates on your dashboard.
Step 4: Access your agent
Once deployment completes, your agent is live at:
https://{slug}.runclaw.runThe slug is a unique identifier shown on your dashboard. Click Open My Agent to go directly to your agent's interface.
Your agent needs an LLM API key before it can respond to messages. See Configure LLM Keys for the next step.
What you just got
- A dedicated Hetzner VPS running only your agent
- Full root SSH access (your SSH key is added during setup)
- Automatic TLS via Let's Encrypt
- Real-time monitoring on your RunClaw dashboard
- One-click updates when new agent versions are released
Next: Configure LLM Keys