docs: add multi agent VPS FAQ

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Peter Steinberger
2026-01-25 15:20:35 +00:00
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@@ -105,6 +105,7 @@ Quick answers plus deeper troubleshooting for real-world setups (local dev, VPS,
- [How can my agent access my computer if the Gateway is hosted remotely?](#how-can-my-agent-access-my-computer-if-the-gateway-is-hosted-remotely)
- [Tailscale is connected but I get no replies. What now?](#tailscale-is-connected-but-i-get-no-replies-what-now)
- [Can two Clawdbots talk to each other (local + VPS)?](#can-two-clawdbots-talk-to-each-other-local-vps)
- [Do I need separate VPSes for multiple agents](#do-i-need-separate-vpses-for-multiple-agents)
- [Is there a benefit to using a node on my personal laptop instead of SSH from a VPS?](#is-there-a-benefit-to-using-a-node-on-my-personal-laptop-instead-of-ssh-from-a-vps)
- [Do nodes run a gateway service?](#do-nodes-run-a-gateway-service)
- [Is there an API / RPC way to apply config?](#is-there-an-api-rpc-way-to-apply-config)
@@ -1463,6 +1464,16 @@ allowlists, or a "do not reply to bot messages" rule).
Docs: [Remote access](/gateway/remote), [Agent CLI](/cli/agent), [Agent send](/tools/agent-send).
### Do I need separate VPSes for multiple agents
No. One Gateway can host multiple agents, each with its own workspace, model defaults,
and routing. That is the normal setup and it is much cheaper and simpler than running
one VPS per agent.
Use separate VPSes only when you need hard isolation (security boundaries) or very
different configs that you do not want to share. Otherwise, keep one Gateway and
use multiple agents or sub-agents.
### Is there a benefit to using a node on my personal laptop instead of SSH from a VPS
Yes - nodes are the firstclass way to reach your laptop from a remote Gateway, and they