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CONNECT YOUR
CHANNELS.

OpenClaw works wherever you already message. Pick your platform and follow the steps. Takes about 5 minutes each.

$ ls ./channels/

PICK YOUR
PLATFORM

Start Here

30-Minute VPS Setup Guide

OpenClaw needs a server to run — not your laptop. This guide walks you through getting it running on Hostinger in about 30 minutes. Do this first before connecting any channels.

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Most Popular

WhatsApp

Connect via QR code — no token needed, no developer account. The easiest channel to set up.

  • Open Channels in OpenClaw
  • Scan the QR code with your phone
  • Send a test message
WhatsApp Setup Guide →
Most Private

Signal

The most private option. Requires installing signal-cli on your server first — a little more setup, worth it if privacy matters to you.

  • Install signal-cli on your VPS
  • Register your number
  • Connect in OpenClaw
Signal Setup Guide →
For Teams

Slack

Great if you're using OpenClaw for work. Create a Slack app, grab a bot token, and your AI shows up right in your workspace.

  • Create a Slack app at api.slack.com
  • Copy the Bot Token
  • Connect in OpenClaw
Slack Setup Guide →
For Communities

Discord

Perfect for community builders or anyone who lives in Discord. Create a bot, invite it to your server, and it's live.

  • Create a bot at discord.com/developers
  • Invite it to your server
  • Connect in OpenClaw
Discord Setup Guide →
Quick & Easy

Telegram

Fast to set up and no phone scanning required. Create a bot with BotFather, copy your token, and paste it into OpenClaw.

  • Message @BotFather and run /newbot
  • Copy your API token
  • Paste it into OpenClaw
Telegram Setup Guide →