Bot Configuration

Customize your OpenClaw bot on ClawCloud. Personality, DM access, group chat behavior, bot identity, and channel-specific settings for Telegram, Discord, and Feishu.

Guides

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 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.

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.

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.