Step-by-step guides for setting up channels, configuring AI models, and getting the most out of ClawCloud.
Deploy your first OpenClaw AI assistant on ClawCloud. No VPS setup or DigitalOcean config needed. From sign-up to live bot in under 5 minutes.
Create a Telegram bot in BotFather, copy the token, and deploy your OpenClaw Telegram bot on ClawCloud in under 2 minutes.
Create a Discord bot in the Developer Portal, copy the token, and deploy your OpenClaw Discord bot on ClawCloud in about 5 minutes.
Set up an OpenClaw Feishu or Lark bot in about 5 minutes. Create the app, copy App ID and App Secret, configure permissions, and deploy on ClawCloud.
Use OpenClaw's /model command and short aliases to switch between AI models on your ClawCloud bot. Match the model to the task without redeploying.
Understand how AI credits work on ClawCloud, check your usage, and get the most out of your OpenClaw monthly AI allowance.
How ClawCloud's managed AI credits addon works for OpenClaw. Deploy without an API key — add managed credits or bring your own key.
When managed-mode credits run out, your OpenClaw bot stops responding. Switch to a free model to keep it running without an API key.
A practical OpenClaw guide to picking low-cost AI models on OpenRouter without sacrificing quality, plus how ClawCloud helps control spend.
Real-world limitations of free, budget, and premium AI models on OpenClaw — what breaks, when it breaks, and which tier to upgrade to.
Recover access to your OpenClaw bot on ClawCloud when you're locked out of DMs. Covers Telegram and Discord with dashboard recovery and CLI commands.
Change your OpenClaw bot's name, emoji, system prompt, and response prefix by chatting with it directly. No dashboard edits or redeployment needed.
Control who can send direct messages to your OpenClaw bot. Set dmPolicy to open, pairing, allowlist, or disabled for Telegram and Discord.
Control whether your OpenClaw bot responds to every message or only when mentioned in group chats. Set up mention patterns for flexible trigger words.
Learn when to destroy and regenerate your OpenClaw server on ClawCloud, what you gain, what you risk, and how to avoid data loss.
OpenClaw shows 'Gateway Connect Pairing Required' when the bot isn't linked to a channel. Here's what it means and how to complete pairing.
OpenClaw uses OpenRouter for managed-mode deployments on ClawCloud. Here's how credit limits, model routing, and the BYOK alternative work.
Every OpenClaw CLI command you need to manage your bot on ClawCloud, from daily health checks to channel config and model switching.
The ClawCloud dashboard shows live health notices from your OpenClaw instance — what each check means and how to clear it.
A reference guide to the OpenClaw config file — where it lives, what each section controls, and what ClawCloud sets up for you automatically.
OpenClaw skills teach your bot new abilities. Learn what they are, where to find them, and how to install skills on your ClawCloud server.
Add your SSH public key, connect to your ClawCloud server via SSH, and run OpenClaw commands directly on your dedicated server.
OpenClaw setup guide for BYOK + Backup on ClawCloud. Keep your provider key primary and switch to free backup models with /model for free AI assistant fallback.
Run OpenClaw with Docker using the official setup script, Docker Compose flow, and persistent storage for config, workspace, and health checks.
OpenClaw 2026.3.2 changed onboarding tool defaults, ACP dispatch behavior, and the plugin HTTP route API. Here is the practical checklist for operators.
OpenClaw 2026.3.7 now requires gateway.auth.mode when both gateway.auth.token and gateway.auth.password exist. Here is how to check, fix, and validate it.
A practical OpenClaw security guide: skill vetting, API key handling, gateway auth, and network hardening for self-hosted and managed deployments.
Learn what the OpenClaw gateway is, how to check if it's running, how to configure its token, and what to do when it fails to start or connect.
A step-by-step OpenClaw failover guide: order auth profiles, add cross-provider model fallbacks, and keep secrets in .env.
OpenClaw Windows cloud server guide for ClawCloud. Connect by RDP, use the full desktop, open the dashboard, and decide when Windows fits best.
OpenClaw Linux cloud server guide for ClawCloud. Connect via SSH, verify the gateway, run CLI commands, and choose when Linux fits best.
Connect to your OpenClaw Windows server by RDP from any OS. Step-by-step setup with Microsoft Windows App, built-in Remote Desktop, and Remmina.
OpenClaw Linux vs Windows: compare access method, features, and pricing to choose the right ClawCloud cloud server platform for your setup.
Use ClawCloud BYOK mode with your OpenAI API key to deploy OpenClaw, connect the OpenAI provider, and switch between GPT-4o, GPT-5.4, and o4-mini in chat.
How to self-host OpenClaw on a VPS — install options, daemon setup, channel connection, and a grounded comparison against managed hosting on ClawCloud.