Quickly deploy a pre-configured OpenClaw instance with one click using an Amazon Lightsail Blueprint. Available in the US and other AWS regions, OpenClaw is an open-source, self-hosted AI agent for private use.
How To Deploy With One Click
Follow these steps in the AWS Lightsail console to set up OpenClaw.
- Log in to your Amazon Lightsail account.
- Go to Instances and select Create instance.
- Choose your region and availability zone (e.g., US East or West)
- Select the Linux/Unix platform.
- Select the OpenClaw Blueprint option.
- Pick your instance plan. Choose 4GB memory if available.
- Name your instance. Create an instance to launch.
Key Features
- Deploy privately to control your data and privacy.
- The Lightsail instance has built-in security sandboxing for isolation and easy HTTPS access.
- Default integration with Amazon Bedrock provides access via a post-deployment script in AWS CloudShell.
- Recommended security practices, including: keeping the OpenClaw gateway closed to the Internet, generating your own SSH keys, applying patches promptly, and regularly rotating authentication tokens
- Connect your AI assistant to Telegram, WhatsApp, and Discord.
We are excited to share that OpenClaw is now available on Amazon LightSail. You can quickly launch an OpenClaw instance and connect it to your browser using AI features, and even link messaging channels if you want. Each LightSail OpenClaw instance comes ready with Amazon RedRock as the default AI model provider. After setup, you can start chatting with your assistant immediately. No extra configuration is needed.
OpenClaw is an open-source, self-hosted AI agent that serves as your personal assistant on your own computer. Access OpenClaw in your browser to connect with messaging apps like WhatsApp, Discord, or Telegram. It manages emails, browses the web, organizes files, and more, not just answering questions.
Many AWS customers have asked about running OpenClaw on AWS. Some have even shared blog posts about setting it up on Amazon EC2 instances. From my own experience installing OpenClaw on my home device, I found the process challenging and encountered security issues, including the need for strong SSH key management, secure network configuration to limit exposure, and promptly applying software security updates to protect sensitive data.
Set up OpenClaw on your cloud easily and securely with Amazon Lightsail.
Each Lightsail OpenClaw instance includes pre-configured security features such as session sandboxing.
- device pairing for approved device access
- automatic configuration backups
You can securely access the dashboard in your browser with a single click. By default, OpenClaw uses Amazon Bedrock, but you can switch models or connect to Slack, Telegram, WhatsApp, or Discord.
Amazon Lightsail is available in 15 AWS regions worldwide. Regions include:
- US East (Northern Virginia)
- US West (Oregon)
- Europe (London)
- Asia-Pacific (Tokyo & Jakarta)
See Amazon Lightsail Documentation for the full list of regions. Go to the Lightsail console for pricing and more info. Check Lightsail pricing and Quick Start Documentation.
Source: Amazon Lightsail now offers OpenClaw, a private self-hosted AI assistant
