Getting started
This guide gets you from zero → first working chat on OpenClawdBots hosting.
1) Provision a server
Create a server in your OpenClawdBots dashboard and wait for it to reach Ready.
INFO
Under the hood we provision a dedicated VPS and install OpenClaw with a hardened default config.
2) Open the Control UI
Once the server is ready, open the Control UI from the dashboard.
If you just want a fast smoke test, you can usually chat via the Control UI without configuring any messaging channels.
3) Connect a channel (optional)
Want to use WhatsApp/Telegram/Discord/etc? Follow the canonical OpenClaw docs for your channel:
- OpenClaw channels index: /openclaw/channels
4) Security baseline
Before inviting anyone else into a bot surface, read upstream pairing + security guidance:
- Pairing: /openclaw/channels/pairing
- Security: /openclaw/gateway/security
CHECK
If the Control UI loads and you can send a message and receive a response, you’re done.