A small VPS is the easiest way to run Moltbot 24/7
If you want reliable cron jobs, monitoring, and “send me a summary tomorrow morning” workflows, you’ll want an always-on box. A $5–$20 VPS is usually enough.
Pick a size (quick recommendation)
Starter
1 vCPU / 1GB RAM
Good for: learning, light automations, one chat channel.
Recommended
2 vCPU / 2GB RAM
Good for: daily usage, more integrations, fewer headaches.
Comfort
2–4 vCPU / 4GB RAM
Good for: heavier workflows, more tools, long-running jobs.
A boring, reliable pick
To keep the tutorials consistent, we start with one provider and one OS (Ubuntu LTS). You can swap later once you’re comfortable.
Recommended VPS:
If you just want to follow the tutorial exactly as written, use this provider:
Tip: pick Ubuntu LTS, enable SSH, and save your root password somewhere safe.
What to look for (so you don’t get burned)
Stable networking
IPv4 availability, predictable bandwidth, low surprise limits.
Simple OS reinstall
You want “nuke and pave” when testing setups.
Clear pricing
No mystery renewals, no hidden “management” add-ons.