Set up OpenClaw

Connect your AI agent to a messaging channel and get a fully configured instance running in minutes.

Choose a channel

Step 1 of 3

Create a Telegram Bot

You'll need a bot token from Telegram's BotFather. Follow the steps below.

1

Open Telegram and search for @BotFather, or tap the link below:

Open @BotFather in Telegram
2

Send the command /newbot

3

Choose a display name for your bot (e.g. "My OpenClaw")

4

Choose a username ending in bot (e.g. my_openclaw_bot)

5

BotFather will reply with your bot token. Copy it and paste it below.

Format: numbers:alphanumeric
Step 2 of 3

Setting up your instance

We're provisioning a dedicated VM and configuring OpenClaw with your Telegram bot.

Provisioning VM Ubuntu 22.04 · 4 vCPU · 16 GB RAM
Installing OpenClaw Latest stable release
Configuring Telegram channel Applying bot token & gateway config
Starting gateway Enabling RDP access
openclaw setup
Step 3 of 3

Pair your Telegram account

Send a message to your bot to generate a pairing code, then enter it below.

1

Open your bot in Telegram: @your_bot

2

Send /start to the bot

3

The bot will reply with a 6-digit pairing code

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Your OpenClaw instance is running

Telegram is connected. Use the desktop below to log into your accounts and configure OpenClaw.

Connecting to your instance...