OpenClaw API Setup Tutorials
Get your personal AI assistant running OpenClaw in minutes. Start with built-in chat, or connect Telegram, Slack, or WhatsApp plus your LLM provider in OpenClaw Setup with guides for Telegram, Slack, WhatsApp, OpenAI OAuth, MiniMax OAuth/API auth, Anthropic, Gemini, Ollama Cloud, Z.ai, and more.
Platform integration
Telegram
Bot token + user ID — get running in minutes
Slack
Connect your workspace via Socket Mode
Configure access first, then link with a dashboard QR
Choose your LLM provider
OpenAI
Get API key and setup token
Anthropic
Get API key and setup token
Gemini
Get API key and setup token
MiniMax
Get API key and setup token
OpenRouter
Get API key and setup token
Ollama
Get API key and setup token
Kimi
Get API key and setup token
Z.ai
Get API key and setup token
Why use managed OpenClaw hosting?
Running OpenClaw as your personal AI assistant requires careful setup of API credentials, messaging platform integration, and ongoing maintenance. OpenClaw Setup handles the infrastructure so you can focus on using your assistant.
- No server management: We handle gateway, updates, and monitoring for you the OpenClaw.
- Secure by default: Your API keys are encrypted and never exposed to your assistant runtime.
- Multi-platform ready: Run your assistant in built-in chat, Telegram, Slack, WhatsApp, or multiple channels simultaneously.
- Plan-based hosting: Choose Solo, Trio, or Orchestra based on active instance needs. See pricing.
Telegram-specific setup
Need detailed guidance for Telegram? See our dedicated OpenClaw Telegram setup guide with bot creation, user ID retrieval, and configuration steps.
Need help getting started?
Once you have your API keys, head to the dashboard to connect your bot and launch your assistant.