How to reinstall your VPS with OpenClaw from the LWS client area

Procédure

To reinstall your VPS with the OpenClaw application, just a few clicks are enough from your LWS administration area. This process lets you reset your virtual machine with a preconfigured, ready-to-use OpenClaw environment. We will see how to access your VPS management interface, select the OpenClaw template, and confirm the deployment safely.

The steps

  1. Log in to your LWS client area

    Go to the LWS client area authentication page. Enter your username (in the format LWS-XXX or your email address) and your password in the fields provided. Then click the blue Login button to access your dashboard.

    How to reinstall your VPS with OpenClaw from the LWS client area
  2. Access the list of your servers

    Once logged in to your dashboard, several service categories are displayed as horizontal tabs. Click the Servers tab to display all the virtual machines associated with your LWS account.

    How to reinstall your VPS with OpenClaw from the LWS client area
  3. Open your VPS management page

    The summary table lists your VPS servers with their references, IP addresses, and statuses. Find the line corresponding to the machine you want to modify, then click the blue Manage button in the Choice column. You will then be automatically redirected to the LWS Panel KVM management interface.

    How to reinstall your VPS with OpenClaw from the LWS client area
  4. Go to the Reinstallation section

    In the side panel on the left of your screen, browse the different virtual machine administration sections. Click Reinstallation to open the system reset tool.

    How to reinstall your VPS with OpenClaw from the LWS client area
  5. Select the OpenClaw template

    In the “Template to install” section, click the dropdown menu Select the template to install. Scroll through the available templates or search for OpenClaw in the list, then click it to set it as the new system to deploy.

    How to reinstall your VPS with OpenClaw from the LWS client area
  6. Start the server reinstallation

    Check that the OpenClaw template is selected in the field. Then click the red Reinstall the server button at the bottom right of the page to launch the confirmation process.

    How to reinstall your VPS with OpenClaw from the LWS client area
  7. Confirm the reinstallation of your VPS

    A modal window titled “Confirm reinstallation” appears on the screen. Enter the exact name of your server (shown above the field, for example vps123456) to unlock validation. Finally, click the Reinstallation button to start reformatting.

    How to reinstall your VPS with OpenClaw from the LWS client area

Glossary

VPS
Virtual private server running on shared physical infrastructure, offering dedicated hardware resources and administrator access.
OpenClaw
Preconfigured application template enabling rapid deployment of the OpenClaw suite on your server.
LWS Panel KVM
Technical administration interface dedicated to managing, restarting, and reinstalling your virtual machine.
Template
Ready-to-use system image including an operating system and preinstalled applications.
Snapshot
Point-in-time snapshot of your server disk state, useful for quickly restoring a configuration.
IPv4
Unique network address assigned to your server to enable its identification and communication on the Internet.

Frequently asked questions

Is my current data kept during the reinstallation?

No, the operation completely overwrites your VPS disk. All files, databases, configurations, and previously created snapshots will be permanently deleted.

Will my VPS IP address change after installing OpenClaw?

No, the IPv4 address and IPv6 address assigned to your VPS server remain strictly identical after a reinstallation from the KVM panel.

How long does the server reinstallation take?

The operation generally takes a few minutes. You will receive an email notification as soon as the OpenClaw template is ready and the server is back online.

How do I obtain my new login credentials after the operation?

As soon as the reinstallation is complete, a summary email containing the login details for your server is sent to the address associated with your LWS client account.

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