OpenClaw on Hetzner Cloud
Hetzner offers the best value in cloud hosting — especially for European deployments. German data centers, ISO 27001 certified, and fully GDPR-compliant.
Specifications
2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 40 GB SSD — €3.79/mo
4 vCPU, 8 GB RAM, 80 GB SSD — €7.59/mo
8 vCPU, 16 GB RAM, 160 GB SSD — €15.59/mo
GPU servers available for local AI models
Falkenstein, Nuremberg (DE) & Helsinki (FI)
ISO 27001, GDPR-compliant, German provider
Advantages
Limitations
Fewer global locations than AWS/GCP
No Asian data center
Smaller marketplace than hyperscalers
Setup Steps
Create Hetzner Cloud Account
Sign up for Hetzner Cloud and verify your account. Verification usually takes just a few hours.
Create Server
Create a cloud server with Ubuntu 22.04 in the Hetzner Cloud Console. Choose CX22 or higher (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM). Add your SSH key.
Connect Server to StartLobster
Share the server IP with us. We install, configure, and harden OpenClaw on your Hetzner server.
You're Live
Your OpenClaw assistant is live. Connect your messaging platforms and start using it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hetzner GDPR-compliant?
Yes. Hetzner is a German company with data centers in Germany and Finland. All data processing complies with EU GDPR. Ideal for companies with data residency requirements.
Why is Hetzner so cheap?
Hetzner operates its own data centers and networking infrastructure in Europe, which significantly reduces overhead. The savings are passed to customers. Performance is comparable to or better than similarly priced options from larger providers.
Can I use dedicated Hetzner servers?
Yes. Hetzner's dedicated root servers work with StartLobster as long as they run Ubuntu 22.04+ or Debian 12+. Dedicated servers offer better and more consistent performance than cloud VPS.
Which Hetzner location is best?
For German businesses, we recommend Nuremberg or Falkenstein. Both offer excellent latency within the DACH region and guarantee data stays in Germany.
What are the total costs?
Hetzner CX22 from €3.79/mo for the server + StartLobster Managed Care from €1,990/mo. Server costs are a fraction of the total.
Ready for Hetzner Cloud?
We set everything up for you — professionally, securely, and GDPR-compliant.