Hermes Agent - Full Tutorial & Setup Guide (For Beginners), by Metics Media on YouTube. 34 min 23 s.
- Video length
- 34 min 23 s
- Time to do it
- 45 minutes
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Steps
- 9
What you need
Steps
Decide where your agent will live. For a no-code setup, pick a Hostinger VPS with the Hermes one-click template rather than installing it yourself.
In your Hostinger panel, choose the Hermes template and deploy the VPS. Wait for the install to finish, then note the server address and login details it gives you.
Open the Hermes browser dashboard using the address from your VPS. This is where you manage models, chat and settings.
Create an OpenRouter API key and paste it into the Hermes model settings. Select a model such as DeepSeek V4 Flash, then save and test the connection.
Connect Telegram from the dashboard by scanning the QR code with your phone. Hermes creates the bot for you, so you do not need BotFather or a token.
Install the Hermes desktop app on macOS or Windows and add your server as a remote gateway. Sign in so the same agent appears on every screen.
Teach the agent your preferences by correcting it in chat. Confirm the correction is saved so it persists in memory across future conversations.
Set up a cron job or scheduled task so the agent sends you a message or report on its own, for example a morning summary.
Check the logs in the dashboard when something fails, apply updates, and review your model choice to keep running costs down.
Tips and common mistakes
Keep your OpenRouter key private and never paste it into public chats or screenshots.
Start with a cheaper model to test your setup, then switch to a stronger one once everything works.
Set a spending limit on your OpenRouter account so a runaway schedule cannot run up a large bill.
Write corrections as clear, short rules so the agent stores them accurately in memory.
Questions
Do I need to know how to code?
No. The one-click VPS template and browser dashboard handle the setup, and you configure models and Telegram through forms and a QR code.
Do I have to use a paid VPS?
The video uses a Hostinger VPS, but Hermes is open source and the docs include a free self-hosting path if you have your own server.
How much does it cost to run?
You pay for the VPS and for model usage through OpenRouter. Costs depend on the model and how often the agent runs, so check your usage in both dashboards.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
