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Documentation Index

Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://upstash.com/docs/llms.txt

Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

This guide walks you through setting up OpenClaw inside an Upstash Box.

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1. Create a box

Create a box with default settings. See the quickstart if you haven’t created one before.

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2. Connect via SSH

Once the box is running, connect to it via SSH from your terminal. Use your Box API key as the password when prompted.

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3. Install OpenClaw

Install the OpenClaw CLI globally inside the box. 
sudo npm install -g openclaw@2026.3.24
2026.3.24 is the latest stable version. The newest release has known issues — we recommend staying on this version until they are resolved.

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4. Run onboarding

Start the interactive onboarding wizard. The CLI will guide you through provider selection, authentication, and gateway configuration. 
openclaw onboard --install-daemon
Follow the prompts to complete your setup.

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5. Start the gateway

Once onboarding is complete, start the OpenClaw gateway. 
openclaw gateway run