How do I deploy OpenClaw - Complete Setup 🦞 on Railway?

You can deploy OpenClaw - Complete Setup 🦞 on Railway by clicking the "Deploy Now" button on this page. Railway will automatically set up all the necessary services and configurations for you.

What are the system requirements?

Railway handles all the infrastructure requirements. You only need a web browser to deploy and manage your application.

Is this template free to use?

Yes, this template is free to use within your existing Railway account.

Can I customize this template?

Yes, you can fully customize this template. After deployment, you will have full control of what you've deployed in your Railway project.

How do I get support for this template?

You can get support through our community forum: open-claw-complete-setup-df6f4a80, or click "Get template help" for this template for more assistance.

Deploy and Host OpenClaw - Complete Setup on Railway

Graphical Setup + TUI Support + Pairing Support. A production-ready deployment package for OpenClaw, the advanced AI agent that goes beyond chatting to execute real-world tasks. This template features a web-based management interface, persistent storage via Railway Volumes, and automatic gateway management—designed for a seamless "one-click" experience.

NOTE 1: All required Environment Variables are pre-configured for an instant start. However, you can always review and modify them in the Variables tab of your Railway project. NOTE 2: If you encounter a "Gateway Disconnected" status in the UI, simply copy your OPENCLAW_GATEWAY_TOKEN from the Railway variables and paste it into the connection field on the dashboard.

About Hosting OpenClaw - Complete Setup

This template wraps OpenClaw with a Node.js management layer, providing a complete lifecycle solution through an intuitive web interface. Deploy in under 2 minutes and configure your AI brains (Anthropic, OpenAI, Gemini) and communication channels (Telegram, WhatsApp, Discord) via the password-protected /setup wizard. The system automatically handles the internal gateway process, ensures your configuration is safely stored in a persistent volume, and provides a graphical bridge for TUI commands—all without needing SSH or CLI expertise.

Common Use Cases

24/7 Personal AI Agent: A private assistant accessible via Telegram or WhatsApp that can manage files, run scripts, and automate your daily digital workflow.
Middleware & DevOps Monitor: Leverage OpenClaw’s TUI and terminal capabilities to monitor server logs or trigger automated health checks on your infrastructure.
Cross-Platform Automation: A single AI "brain" that syncs across multiple devices and platforms simultaneously with unified memory and skills.
Secure Self-Hosted Integration: Connect your agent to local or private LLM endpoints while maintaining 100% data sovereignty.

Dependencies for OpenClaw Hosting

Railway Volume: Required for persistent storage of the agent's state, memory, and workspace (mounted at /data).
LLM API Key: An API key from Anthropic (Claude), OpenAI (GPT), or any OpenAI-compatible provider.
Setup Password: A secure password defined in your environment variables to protect the graphical setup wizard.

Deployment Dependencies

Railway Volumes (persistent storage): https://docs.railway.com/guides/volumes
Public Networking (HTTP proxy): https://docs.railway.com/guides/public-networking
Railway Variables (secrets/config): https://docs.railway.com/guides/variables
OpenClaw (Clawdbot) Docs (providers/channels): https://docs.molt.bot/providers

Implementation Details

The template runs a Node.js wrapper service on Railway’s $PORT that manages an internal OpenClaw (Clawdbot) gateway on 127.0.0.1:18789, proxying HTTP and WebSockets for real-time interaction.

Key Management Features:

Zero-Config Deployment: Variables like PORT, INTERNAL_GATEWAY_PORT, and OPENCLAW_STATE_DIR are set automatically. You can inspect or tweak these anytime in the Railway Dashboard.
Graphical Setup Wizard: Complete onboarding at /setup (protected by SETUP_PASSWORD) that mirrors the terminal-based configuration in a friendly web UI.
TUI & Pairing Support: Built-in visual interface to approve WebSocket devices and manage pairing requests, fixing common "pairing required" hurdles.
State Persistence: Automatically writes state to /data/.openclaw and workspace files to /data/workspace for full portability and easy backups.
Health Monitoring: A dedicated /healthz endpoint to track the reachability of both the wrapper and the underlying gateway.

Core Environment Variables:

SETUP_PASSWORD: Protects the browser-based setup interface.
OPENCLAW_GATEWAY_TOKEN: Secure token required for UI-to-Gateway connection.
OPENCLAW_VERSION: Set to latest or pin a specific release tag.
OPENCLAW_STATE_DIR: Defaults to /data/.openclaw for persistence.

Why Deploy OpenClaw on Railway?

Railway is a singular platform to deploy your infrastructure stack. Railway will host your infrastructure so you don't have to deal with configuration, while allowing you to vertically and horizontally scale it.

By deploying OpenClaw on Railway, you are one step closer to supporting a complete full-stack application with minimal burden. Host your servers, databases, AI agents, and more on Railway with production-grade reliability, automatic HTTPS, and secure secret management.