Self-Hosted Agent Playbook: Ubuntu VPS + Telegram

What you will getA practical technical guide to setting up a self-hosted computer-use AI agent on an Ubuntu VPS, connecting it to Telegram, choosing an API provider, and testing the workflow with clear operating boundaries.What is includedVPS selection and first-login checklist.Ubuntu access protection, basic security, logging, backups, and operating-boundary guidance.Agent installation and configuration checkpoints.Telegram bot connection steps for phone-based control and notifications.OpenRouter and other provider options explained with attention to changing pricing and usage limits.Troubleshooting prompts and a buyer bundle containing the PDF playbook and supporting materials.BenefitsFollow a repeatable setup path instead of piecing together scattered tutorials. Learn how to document configuration choices, check errors, protect credentials, test the agent in a controlled way, and review what the system is allowed to do.Who this is forThis guide is for technically curious beginners and early-stage builders who have access to a VPS and want to understand self-hosted AI-agent setup. It assumes patience with command-line work and careful reading of provider documentation.Important limitsThis product does not promise free infrastructure, unlimited API usage, a risk-free agent, or guaranteed results. VPS costs, provider terms, model availability, Telegram requirements, and software behaviour can change. Never paste private credentials into prompts or give an agent permissions you have not reviewed.Start hereBegin with the VPS and security checklist, then complete one installation checkpoint at a time. The product is created by Andy Owusu Nkansah.