OpenClaw Telegram Bots

Set up and run an AI-powered Telegram bot with OpenClaw on ClawCloud. Token creation, group chat config, DM policies, troubleshooting, and best practices.

All Getting Started with OpenClaw7 OpenClaw Telegram Bots4 OpenClaw Discord Bots4 OpenClaw Feishu Bots1 AI Models and Providers5 Credits, Costs, and Billing4 Bot Configuration8 ClawCloud Platform Updates1 Server Management5 Managed AI Hosting2

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.

February 11, 2026

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.

February 24, 2026

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.

February 28, 2026

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.

February 20, 2026