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Add the $3.90/mo Paperclip add-on
From your billing tab, add the managed Paperclip workspace to your plan. No external Paperclip signup, no API keys.
Managed Paperclip Hosting
Managed Paperclip — auto-attached to every AI agent you run.
Hosting Paperclip yourself means servers, storage, TLS, API keys for every agent, endpoints to wire, and re-syncs every time something changes. We run a managed Paperclip workspace for you for $3.90/month, and it auto-attaches to every present and future OpenClaw instance on your account — no keys, no endpoints, no per-agent setup.
What you get
A Paperclip workspace provisioned and operated for you, scoped to owner-only access, and connected to every managed OpenClaw instance you have today and every one you launch tomorrow. Agents from attached instances mirror themselves in and stay current automatically.
Auto-attach default
Every present and future OpenClaw on your account is connected to the workspace by default. New instances are mirrored the moment they boot.
Zero config
No external Paperclip account. No API keys. No endpoints. No manual re-sync after agent changes.
Pricing
$3.90/month optional add-on for new deployments. Already deployed workspaces are not interrupted. See full pricing.
$3.90/mo
Optional add-on. No external Paperclip account, no API keys.
Auto-attach
Workspace covers every present and future OpenClaw instance on your account.
Owner-only
Launch the workspace directly from your dashboard with one click.
Self-hosted vs managed
Self-hosting Paperclip vs managed Paperclip hosting
| Factor | Self-hosted Paperclip | Managed Paperclip hosting |
|---|---|---|
| Workspace provisioning | You stand up servers, storage, TLS, and the workspace itself | Provisioned for you on first enable |
| API keys | Generate and rotate keys on both sides | None — you never see an API key |
| Endpoint wiring | Configure endpoints per agent and per instance | Connection handled automatically |
| Connecting new agents | Manual re-sync per change | Mirrors in automatically as agents change |
| Connecting new instances | Repeat the full setup per instance | Auto-attaches to future instances by default |
| Updates and maintenance | You patch and operate Paperclip | Managed for you |
| Removal | You tear down servers, storage, network policies | One-click full delete cleans up everything |
How it works
From zero to a managed Paperclip workspace in under a minute
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Enable Paperclip
Open the Paperclip tab in your dashboard and click Enable. The workspace is provisioned and connected automatically. By default, every OpenClaw on your account is attached.
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Spin up new agents whenever
Future OpenClaws you launch are mirrored into the workspace the moment they boot. No re-enabling, no per-instance setup.
FAQ
Managed Paperclip hosting FAQ
What is managed Paperclip hosting?
Managed Paperclip hosting is a Paperclip workspace that someone else provisions, secures, and operates for you. OpenClaw Setup creates the workspace on first enable, keeps it reachable behind owner-only access, and auto-attaches it to every AI agent on your account so you skip API keys, endpoint wiring, and ongoing maintenance.
Can I host Paperclip without setting up API keys?
Yes. With OpenClaw Setup's managed Paperclip hosting you never generate API keys, configure endpoints, or wire up authentication on either side. Enable Paperclip in the dashboard and the managed workspace is provisioned and connected for you.
Does the managed workspace auto-attach to new agents?
Yes. By default the managed Paperclip workspace auto-attaches to every present and future OpenClaw instance on your account. Spin up a new instance after enable and it is mirrored into your Paperclip workspace automatically the moment it boots.
How much does managed Paperclip hosting cost?
Managed Paperclip is an optional $3.90/month add-on. It is billed alongside your OpenClaw Setup hosting plan. Already deployed Paperclip workspaces are not interrupted by the pricing change.
What's the difference between managed Paperclip hosting and self-hosting Paperclip?
Self-hosted Paperclip means you provision the server, set up storage, manage TLS, generate API keys for every agent, point Paperclip at each endpoint, and re-sync after every agent or instance change. Managed Paperclip hosting eliminates all of that — the workspace is provisioned automatically, scoped to your account, and kept in sync with your AI agents without manual intervention.
Can I opt specific instances out of the managed workspace?
Yes. Auto-attach is the default, but the instance picker in the Paperclip tab lets you scope coverage to specific instances if you want. The default keeps coverage hands-off across your whole fleet.
Related
Keep reading
- Paperclip Workspace feature page — full feature breakdown for OpenClaw Setup customers.
- Launch announcement — what shipped and why.
- How to host a Paperclip workspace — self-hosted vs managed paths walked through end to end.
- Managed OpenClaw cloud hosting — the platform Paperclip auto-attaches to.
- Paperclip on GitHub