Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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How to use Hermes Agent. Hermes Agent is an open-source AI agent that keeps a memory across sessions and works right from apps like Telegram, and in this video I show you how to run it on your own VPS so it stays on around the clock. By the end you will have your own self-hosted agent deployed, connected to Telegram, with a scheduled job running on autopilot.
Most AI tools forget everything the moment you close the chat. Hermes Agent is different, because it remembers your context across sessions, reaches you through your messaging apps, and can run tasks on a schedule while you are away from your desk. In this beginner-friendly walkthrough I cover the two Hostinger plans (Managed versus VPS) and why I pick the VPS, how to deploy Hermes through the Docker catalog, how to open the dashboard, how to connect Telegram with the simple QR setup, and how to set up memory and a daily scheduled job. I also talk honestly about what Hermes is good at, what it is not, and a few real-world snags to watch for. If you have ever wanted a self-hosted AI agent that runs on your own server and keeps your data private, this is the place to start.
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:34 What Hermes is (and what it isn't)
1:28 Why you need a VPS
2:04 Choosing your Hostinger plan
3:30 Billing, server location, and OS
4:15 The add-ons that matter
5:23 Coupon code and placing your order
5:37 Deploying Hermes automatically
6:45 Logging into the Hermes dashboard
7:17 Connecting Telegram
8:42 Memory across sessions
9:40 Setting up a scheduled job
10:52 Skills and self-improvement
11:52 A note on Nexus AI credits
12:05 Wrap up
Get Hostinger here: hostinger.com/teacherstech10
Use code teacherstech10 for 10% off your plan
How to use Hermes Agent. Hermes Agent is an open-source AI agent that keeps a memory across sessions and works right from apps like Telegram, and in this video I show you how to run it on your own VPS so it stays on around the clock. By the end you will have your own self-hosted agent deployed, connected to Telegram, with a scheduled job running on autopilot.
Most AI tools forget everything the moment you close the chat. Hermes Agent is different, because it remembers your context across sessions, reaches you through your messaging apps, and can run tasks on a schedule while you are away from your desk. In this beginner-friendly walkthrough I cover the two Hostinger plans (Managed versus VPS) and why I pick the VPS, how to deploy Hermes through the Docker catalog, how to open the dashboard, how to connect Telegram with the simple QR setup, and how to set up memory and a daily scheduled job. I also talk honestly about what Hermes is good at, what it is not, and a few real-world snags to watch for. If you have ever wanted a self-hosted AI agent that runs on your own server and keeps your data private, this is the place to start.
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:34 What Hermes is (and what it isn't)
1:28 Why you need a VPS
2:04 Choosing your Hostinger plan
3:30 Billing, server location, and OS
4:15 The add-ons that matter
5:23 Coupon code and placing your order
5:37 Deploying Hermes automatically
6:45 Logging into the Hermes dashboard
7:17 Connecting Telegram
8:42 Memory across sessions
9:40 Setting up a scheduled job
10:52 Skills and self-improvement
11:52 A note on Nexus AI credits
12:05 Wrap up
