# Guides

> Step by step tutorials for things you can run on a DataPasa VPS, from AI agents like OpenClaw to everyday self hosted services.

Looking for something useful to run on your server? These walkthroughs go from an empty machine to software you can actually use, with the commands spelled out.

- **AI:** [OpenClaw](https://datapasa.com/wiki/guides/install-openclaw-on-vps) and how to [connect it to Telegram and Discord safely](https://datapasa.com/wiki/guides/openclaw-telegram-discord-security), local models with [Ollama](https://datapasa.com/wiki/guides/run-ollama-on-cpu-vps) and its [command cheat sheet](https://datapasa.com/wiki/guides/ollama-commands).
- **Bots:** a [Telegram bot under systemd](https://datapasa.com/wiki/guides/deploy-telegram-bot-systemd) and a [Discord bot in Docker](https://datapasa.com/wiki/guides/host-discord-bot-on-vps).
- **Self hosted apps:** [n8n](https://datapasa.com/wiki/guides/install-n8n-on-vps), [Coolify](https://datapasa.com/wiki/guides/install-coolify-on-vps) and a [TeamSpeak 6 server](https://datapasa.com/wiki/guides/teamspeak-6-server-docker).
- **Blockchain nodes:** [Bitcoin Core](https://datapasa.com/wiki/guides/run-pruned-bitcoin-node), [LND](https://datapasa.com/wiki/guides/run-lightning-node-lnd), [Monero](https://datapasa.com/wiki/guides/run-pruned-monero-node) and [Celestia](https://datapasa.com/wiki/guides/run-celestia-light-node).

## All guides

- [How to install OpenClaw on a VPS in 10 minutes](https://datapasa.com/wiki/guides/install-openclaw-on-vps): Install the OpenClaw AI agent on an Ubuntu VPS step by step. Node.js, onboarding, a Telegram bot and secure access to the dashboard over an SSH tunnel.
- [How to run a pruned Bitcoin Core node on a VPS](https://datapasa.com/wiki/guides/run-pruned-bitcoin-node): Run a pruned Bitcoin Core node on Ubuntu 24.04. Verify the download, set prune and dbcache, start bitcoind with systemd and follow the initial sync.
- [How to run an LND Lightning node with Neutrino](https://datapasa.com/wiki/guides/run-lightning-node-lnd): Run an LND Lightning node on a small VPS with the Neutrino light client. Verify the release, write lnd.conf, back up the seed and open your first channel.
- [How to run a TeamSpeak 6 server with Docker Compose](https://datapasa.com/wiki/guides/teamspeak-6-server-docker): Run the TeamSpeak 6 beta server on Ubuntu 24.04 with Docker Compose. Open ports with UFW, claim admin with the privilege key, keep data and update safely.
- [How to install n8n on a VPS with Docker and Caddy](https://datapasa.com/wiki/guides/install-n8n-on-vps): Self host n8n on an Ubuntu VPS with Docker Compose and Caddy for automatic HTTPS. Domain setup, key environment variables, data persistence and updates.
- [How to run Ollama on a CPU only VPS](https://datapasa.com/wiki/guides/run-ollama-on-cpu-vps): Install Ollama on Ubuntu, pull a small model and use its API. Reach it over an SSH tunnel or Caddy with a password, and size RAM for CPU only servers.
- [How to install Coolify on a VPS and deploy from Git](https://datapasa.com/wiki/guides/install-coolify-on-vps): Install Coolify on an Ubuntu VPS with the official script, secure the first login, add a domain with automatic HTTPS and deploy an app from a Git repo.
- [How to deploy a Telegram bot on a VPS with systemd](https://datapasa.com/wiki/guides/deploy-telegram-bot-systemd): Run a Python Telegram bot 24/7 as a systemd service with a virtualenv, a dedicated user and the token in an env file. Logs, restarts and updates included.
- [How to run a pruned Monero node (monerod) on a VPS](https://datapasa.com/wiki/guides/run-pruned-monero-node): Run a pruned Monero node on Ubuntu 24.04. Verify the official monerod download, write monerod.conf, start it with systemd and decide on a public RPC.
- [How to run a Celestia light node on a VPS](https://datapasa.com/wiki/guides/run-celestia-light-node): Run a Celestia light node on Mainnet Beta with celestia-node on Ubuntu. Install the binary, start the node, get its node ID and add a systemd unit.
- [Ollama CLI commands: ollama ps, run, pull and more](https://datapasa.com/wiki/guides/ollama-commands): Every Ollama CLI command with examples: ps, run, pull, show, create, stop and rm, plus server environment variables and the matching REST API calls.
- [How to host a Discord bot 24/7 on a VPS](https://datapasa.com/wiki/guides/host-discord-bot-on-vps): Create a Discord bot in the Developer Portal, set intents and the invite link, write it with discord.py and keep it online 24/7 on a VPS with Docker Compose.
- [OpenClaw on a VPS: Telegram, Discord, updates and security](https://datapasa.com/wiki/guides/openclaw-telegram-discord-security): Day two OpenClaw guide for a VPS: connect Telegram and Discord with allowlists, update and roll back, lock down the gateway, size the server and fix errors.