Connect Messaging Channels
Your secure managed OpenClaw is already installed and running. Now connect it to your favorite messaging apps.
OpenClaw is Pre-Installed
Clawctl automatically installs and configures OpenClaw for you. Your secure managed instance is already running at your tenant URL — no setup required.
We handle installation, security hardening, and updates. You just connect your channels.
Access Your OpenClaw Dashboard
Your OpenClaw has its own Control UI where you configure channels and interact with your agent. Access it at your tenant URL:
https://your-tenant-id.tenant.clawctl.comFind your exact URL in your Clawctl dashboard under Credentials.
Available Channels
OpenClaw supports multiple messaging platforms. Connect them through the OpenClaw Control UI:
Telegram
- Create a bot via @BotFather
- Copy the bot token
- Paste in OpenClaw Control UI → Channels → Telegram
- Open OpenClaw Control UI → Channels → WhatsApp
- Scan the QR code with your phone
- Messages will sync automatically
Discord
- Create a Discord application at Discord Developer Portal
- Create a bot and copy the token
- Paste in OpenClaw Control UI → Channels → Discord
Slack
- Create a Slack app at api.slack.com
- Enable Socket Mode and get the app token
- Configure in OpenClaw Control UI → Channels → Slack
Mattermost
- Create a bot account in your Mattermost server
- Generate an access token
- Configure in OpenClaw Control UI → Channels → Mattermost
Configure LLM API Keys
OpenClaw needs access to an LLM provider. Configure your API keys in the OpenClaw Control UI:
| Provider | Where to Get | Configuration |
|---|---|---|
| Anthropic (Claude) | console.anthropic.com | OpenClaw UI → Settings → LLM |
| OpenAI (GPT-4) | platform.openai.com | OpenClaw UI → Settings → LLM |
| Google Gemini | aistudio.google.com | OpenClaw UI → Settings → LLM |
| Grok (xAI) | console.x.ai | OpenClaw UI → Settings → LLM |
| OpenRouter | openrouter.ai | OpenClaw UI → Settings → LLM |
| Ollama (Local Models) | Self-hosted | Team plan and above |
Official OpenClaw Documentation
For detailed channel setup guides and advanced configuration, refer to the official OpenClaw documentation:
docs.openclaw.ai/channels