openclaw/docs/install/northflank.mdx

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summary: "Deploy OpenClaw on Northflank with one-click template"
read_when:
  - Deploying OpenClaw to Northflank
  - You want a one-click cloud deploy with browser-based setup
title: "Northflank"
---

Deploy OpenClaw on Northflank with a one-click template and finish setup in your browser.
This is the easiest “no terminal on the server” path: Northflank runs the Gateway for you,
and you configure everything via the `/setup` web wizard.

## How to get started

1. Click [Deploy OpenClaw](https://northflank.com/stacks/deploy-openclaw) to open the template.
2. Create an [account on Northflank](https://app.northflank.com/signup) if you don’t already have one.
3. Click **Deploy OpenClaw now**.
4. Set the required environment variable: `SETUP_PASSWORD`.
5. Click **Deploy stack** to build and run the OpenClaw template.
6. Wait for the deployment to complete, then click **View resources**.
7. Open the OpenClaw service.
8. Open the public OpenClaw URL and complete setup at `/setup`.
9. Open the Control UI at `/openclaw`.

## What you get

- Hosted OpenClaw Gateway + Control UI
- Web setup at `/setup` (no terminal commands)
- Persistent storage via Northflank Volume (`/data`) so config/credentials/workspace survive redeploys

## Setup flow

1. Visit `https://<your-northflank-domain>/setup` and enter your `SETUP_PASSWORD`.
2. Choose a model/auth provider and paste your key.
3. (Optional) Add Telegram/Discord/Slack tokens.
4. Click **Run setup**.
5. Open the Control UI at `https://<your-northflank-domain>/openclaw`

If Telegram DMs are set to pairing, web setup can approve the pairing code.

## Connect a channel

Paste your Telegram or Discord token into the `/setup` wizard. For setup
instructions, see the channel docs:

- [Telegram](/channels/telegram) (fastest — just a bot token)
- [Discord](/channels/discord)
- [All channels](/channels)

## Next steps

- Set up messaging channels: [Channels](/channels)
- Configure the Gateway: [Gateway configuration](/gateway/configuration)
- Keep OpenClaw up to date: [Updating](/install/updating)