Guides
Step-by-step guides for setting up channels, configuring AI models, and getting the most out of ClawCloud.
Getting Started with OpenClaw on 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.
How to Create a Telegram Bot Token for OpenClaw
Step-by-step guide to creating a Telegram bot with BotFather for your OpenClaw deployment. Get your bot token in under 2 minutes.
How to Create a Discord Bot Token for OpenClaw
Step-by-step guide to creating a Discord bot and getting your bot token for OpenClaw on ClawCloud. Developer Portal setup in about 5 minutes.
How to Create a Feishu Bot for OpenClaw
Step-by-step guide to creating a Feishu app with App ID and App Secret for your OpenClaw deployment. Get your bot credentials in about 5 minutes.
How to Switch AI Models on Your OpenClaw Bot
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.
How to Manage OpenClaw AI Credits on ClawCloud
Understand how AI credits work on ClawCloud, check your usage, and get the most out of your OpenClaw monthly AI allowance.
OpenClaw Managed AI — No API Key Required
How ClawCloud's managed AI credits addon works for OpenClaw. Deploy without an API key — add managed credits or bring your own key.
Keeping Your OpenClaw Bot Running When Credits Run Low
When managed-mode credits run out, your OpenClaw bot stops responding. Switch to a free model to keep it running without an API key.
Choose an OpenClaw AI Model Without Overpaying
A practical OpenClaw guide to picking low-cost AI models on OpenRouter without sacrificing quality, plus how ClawCloud helps control spend.
OpenClaw AI Model Known Issues by Tier
Real-world limitations of free, budget, and premium AI models on OpenClaw — what breaks, when it breaks, and which tier to upgrade to.
How to Unlock DM Access on Your OpenClaw Bot
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.
How to Customize Your OpenClaw Bot's Identity and Personality
Change your OpenClaw bot's name, emoji, system prompt, and response prefix by chatting with it directly. No dashboard edits or redeployment needed.
How to Change the OpenClaw DM Policy
Control who can send direct messages to your OpenClaw bot. Set dmPolicy to open, pairing, allowlist, or disabled for Telegram and Discord.
How to Configure OpenClaw Group Chat Behavior
Control whether your OpenClaw bot responds to every message or only when mentioned in group chats. Set up mention patterns for flexible trigger words.
Destroy vs Regenerate: When to Rebuild Your OpenClaw Server
Learn when to destroy and regenerate your OpenClaw server on ClawCloud, what you gain, what you risk, and how to avoid data loss.
OpenClaw 'Gateway Connect Pairing Required' — What It Means and How to Fix It
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.
OpenRouter and OpenClaw — How the Model Backend Works
OpenClaw uses OpenRouter for managed-mode deployments on ClawCloud. Here's how credit limits, model routing, and the BYOK alternative work.
OpenClaw CLI Commands: The Complete Reference
Every OpenClaw CLI command you need to manage your bot on ClawCloud, from daily health checks to channel config and model switching.
Understanding OpenClaw Instance Health Checks
The ClawCloud dashboard shows live health notices from your OpenClaw instance — what each check means and how to clear it.
OpenClaw Configuration: The Settings That Actually Matter
A reference guide to the OpenClaw config file — where it lives, what each section controls, and what ClawCloud sets up for you automatically.
How OpenClaw Skills Work (And Which to Install First)
OpenClaw skills teach your bot new abilities. Learn what they are, where to find them, and how to install skills on your ClawCloud server.
How to SSH Into Your OpenClaw Server on ClawCloud
Add your SSH public key, connect to your ClawCloud droplet, and run OpenClaw commands directly on your dedicated server.