Say Goodbye to Cumbersome Configuration: A One-Click Deployment Guide for OpenClaw on Tencent Cloud

The core value of OpenClaw is not just the ability to chat, but that it serves as a self-hosted gateway that connects chat software, control interfaces, command line portals, and AI Agents to form a long-term online workflow.

Think of it as a single source of truth for session, routing, and channel connectivity to channels such as Discord, Telegram, Slack, WhatsApp, Signal, iMessage, Microsoft Teams, etc., with a browser Dashboard and TUI entry.

At present, WeChat, QQ, enterprise WeChat, Flybook, Nail and other mainstream IM APPs in mainland China have been fully supported!

The following deployment methods are supported:

1. local computer deployment

The advantage is that it's quick out of the box for testing and short experiences.
The problem is that it's hard to get the service online consistently 24/7, and the AI runtime environment is mixed in with your personal files, daily software, and development tools in the same machine with average isolation.

2. Cloud Server Deployment

More suitable for long-term operation. Independent instances, stable networks, and continuous online presence also make it easier to use the AI assistant as a “resident service”. Tencent Cloud also lists “always-on,” “secure and isolated,” and “fast deployment” as key advantages of this route in its OpenClaw feature page.

Option 1: One-click deployment for newly purchased servers

There are 2 things you need to prepare

• 1. Tencent Cloud Account
  • Make sure you can log in to the Tencent Cloud console, first.Register for a Tencent Cloud account
• 2. Big Model API Key
  • It will be used to initialize OpenClaw later, and without the API Key, the service will not be able to talk normally even after it is loaded.
  • For example, Qwen, DeepSeek, Volcano Engine, etc.

Purchase of servers

Step 1: EnterServer Purchase PageSelect OpenClaw template

In the mirror or application template, find the OpenClaw。

Attention:
Here's what to pick OpenClaw Application TemplateIt is not a normal Ubuntu system image.

Step 2: Select Server Configuration

Open Tencent Cloud Lightweight Application Server Lighthouse Purchase page.

Recommended 2-core 4G, if just normal chatting, 2-core 2G is fine.

Step 3: Select Package and Purchase

For the first time, just select the entry configuration first.
Run through the process first, then upgrade later if you don't have enough.

Step 4: View the OpenClaw Application

In the server list click next to Server Configurationthree-pointOr clickconfigureGo to Server Management

Option 2: One-click deployment on existing servers

If you already have a server under your account and want to deploy through an existing server, you can also implement one-click deployment.

Step 1: Reinstall the system

go intoTencent Cloud China ConsoleIf you want to reinstall your system, find the list of servers, click the three dots next to the server login, and then click Reinstall System.

Step 2: Select a template

Select the application template at the top and OpenClaw (Lobster) at the bottom.

Finally click OK to start reinstalling the system

OpenClaw model configuration

Step 1: Enter Server Settings

In theTencent Cloud China ConsoleFind the list of servers, click on Configure and then enter the server management settings

Step 2: Configure the model

In the Model Settings, select the model you are ready to use, such as DeepSeek, select the model and fill in the API Key, and then click Add as Default.

AI Models Registered Addresses Organisation

• DeepSeek
• Qwen
• volcano engine
• Tencent Cloud Hunyuan (China)
• Smart Spectrum AI

What to do next.

• Read Tencent Cloud OpenClaw Complete Guide to Accessing QQ Bots: From 0 to Chattable
• Read Tencent Cloud OpenClaw Access WeChat Bot Practical Guide