Getting Started

Get up and running with Tiller in just a few minutes. This guide will walk you through creating your account, adding cloud credentials, and deploying your first AI server.

1. Create an Account

Start by creating a free account. You'll need to verify your email address before you can create servers.

2. Add Hetzner Credentials

Tiller deploys servers to Hetzner Cloud. You'll need to create a Hetzner Cloud account and generate an API token:

  1. Go to Hetzner Cloud Console
  2. Create a project (or use an existing one)
  3. Navigate to Security → API Tokens
  4. Click Generate API Token
  5. Give it a name and select Read & Write permissions
  6. Copy the token immediately (you won't see it again)

Then, in Tiller:

  1. Go to Settings → Cloud Credentials
  2. Click Add Credential
  3. Select Hetzner as the provider
  4. Give it a name and paste your API token
  5. Click Save

3. Add SSH Keys (Optional)

If you want direct SSH access to your servers (for DIY OpenClaw), add your SSH public key:

  1. Go to Settings → SSH Keys
  2. Click Add SSH Key
  3. Paste your public key (usually found in ~/.ssh/id_ed25519.pub or ~/.ssh/id_rsa.pub)
  4. Give it a name and click Save

4. Create Your First Server

Now you're ready to deploy:

  1. From the Dashboard, click Create Server
  2. Choose a name for your server
  3. Select your cloud credential and region
  4. Choose a preset (Vanilla OpenClaw for DIY, or a managed persona)
  5. Enable Managed Server if you want us to handle API keys (requires subscription)
  6. Click Create Server

Provisioning takes 2-3 minutes. Once complete, your server will be assigned a unique subdomain and SSL certificate automatically.

5. Configure AI Models

For DIY servers, you'll need to add your own API keys:

  1. Go to your server's detail page
  2. In the AI Configuration section, click Configure
  3. Select your AI provider (Anthropic, OpenAI, or OpenRouter)
  4. Enter your API key

For managed servers, we handle this automatically.

Next Steps