OpenClaw Quick Start: Deploy in 10 Minutes

What You Need Before Starting

• A cloud server with Docker and Node.js installed
• A domain name connected to your server
• Google OAuth credentials if you enable sign-in

Step 1: Prepare Runtime

Install dependencies and start your OpenClaw project in production mode. For this project, use pnpm build and PM2 so the service can auto-restart.

Keep your environment values in .env.local and make sure AUTH_SECRET, AUTH_GOOGLE_ID, and AUTH_GOOGLE_SECRET are set before boot.

Step 2: Put Nginx in Front

Proxy your public domain to the OpenClaw app port. This gives you a stable entry point and makes HTTPS setup straightforward.

• Forward host and real client IP headers
• Enable websocket upgrade headers
• Set timeouts for long-running deployment tasks

Step 3: Validate End-to-End

Sign in, open a template, and complete one full deployment flow. Verify that profile, logs, and support links work correctly after login.