ClawVPS Features You're Probably Not Using (But Should Be)

ClawVPS Features You're Probably Not Using (But Should Be)

Most OpenClaw users set up their agent, pair a device, and call it done. But ClawVPS has a layer of features that transform it from a "chatbot on a VPS" into a genuinely capable personal AI infrastructure.

Here are the ones most users overlook.

1. Elevated Mode

Elevated mode is OpenClaw's capability escalation system. By default, your agent operates in a restricted environment. Elevating grants root-level access to the server, ability to install packages, run system commands, and modify core configuration.

Why it matters: Your AI can actually do things, not just suggest things.

Enable it in the dashboard under Settings → Elevated Mode. You will have a simple switch to turn on and off the elevated mode for your instance.

2. Device Pairing Across Platforms

Most AI assistants are tied to one device or one ecosystem. OpenClaw pairs with:

• iOS app
• Android app
• macOS app
• Web interface
• Telegram bot
• Discord bot

All devices connect to the same agent on your VPS. Conversations sync in real-time. You can start something on your phone and continue on desktop without losing context.

3. Automated Backups

Under Settings → Backups, you can configure:

• Frequency: Hourly, daily, or weekly
• Retention: How many snapshots to keep
• Destination: Local storage or remote (S3, Backblaze B2)

Backups are incremental after the first full snapshot. A week's worth of daily backups typically uses 2-5GB depending on your agent's state size.

To restore: pick a snapshot, click Restore, confirm. The agent reboots into the snapshot state. Takes about 90 seconds.

4. Factory Reset

When things go wrong — a bad config, a broken update, an experiment that didn't work — factory reset gives you a clean slate without provisioning a new server.

Under Settings → Factory Reset, click Reset. Your VPS is re-imaged from the ClawVPS base snapshot. Gateway token is regenerated. Everything else is gone.

It's the Ctrl+Alt+Delete of your AI infrastructure.

5. Model Switching Without Reconfiguration

The Models panel lets you configure multiple providers and switch between them without redeploying. Set gpt-4o as default for general tasks, claude-opus-4 for coding, and gemini-2.0-flash for fast lookups — all from the same agent instance.

FAQs

What is Elevated Mode in ClawVPS?

Elevated Mode gives your OpenClaw agent root-level access, allowing it to run system commands, install packages, and modify server configurations directly.

Can I use ClawVPS on multiple devices?

Yes, ClawVPS supports device pairing across iOS, Android, macOS, web, Telegram, and Discord, with real-time sync across all devices.

How do backups work in ClawVPS?

ClawVPS offers automated backups with configurable frequency, retention, and storage options like local storage, S3, or Backblaze B2.

What happens when I factory reset my ClawVPS server?

Factory reset re-images your VPS to the default state, removes all data, and generates a new gateway token.

Can I switch AI models in ClawVPS without redeployment?

Yes, you can switch between different AI models directly from the dashboard without redeploying your agent.

All of these features are available on every ClawVPS plan. Explore the dashboard →