📚 OpenClaw Setup Guides

Step-by-step tutorials for common OpenClaw tasks

Choose a setup path that matches your environment — from secure remote access to platform-specific installs and chat channel integrations. Each guide is written for real-world OpenClaw deployments with practical commands and safety checks.

🔒 Security & Networking

Lock down your installation and set up secure remote access

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Security Checklist

Essential security hardening for your OpenClaw install. Don't skip this — hundreds of insecure gateways found on Shodan.

Critical
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Tailscale Setup

Secure remote access without exposing ports. Access your OpenClaw from anywhere via encrypted mesh VPN.

Networking
☁️

Cloudflare Tunnel

Access via public URL using Cloudflare's free tunnel service. No open ports needed, works with any browser.

Networking

🖥️ Platforms

Set up OpenClaw on different hardware and environments

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Raspberry Pi Setup

Run OpenClaw 24/7 on a low-power Pi. Perfect for an always-on assistant that costs pennies to run.

Platform
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VPS Deployment

Run OpenClaw on a cloud server. Budget provider recommendations and full setup instructions.

Platform
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Docker Setup

Run in a container for easy deployment and isolation. Works on servers, NAS devices, and more.

Platform

📖 Reference

Quick references and cheat sheets

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Slash Commands QRG

Complete quick reference for all OpenClaw slash commands. Model switching, session control, TTS, troubleshooting — all in one page.

Reference
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OpenClaw Cheatsheet

Core CLI commands, workspace anatomy, memory, models, and troubleshooting fast paths in one scannable page.

Reference

📱 Channels

Connect your messaging platforms

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Telegram Bot Setup

The easiest channel to get started. Create a bot in 2 minutes and start chatting with your OpenClaw.

Channel
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Discord Bot Setup

Add OpenClaw to your Discord server. Supports DMs, channel mentions, and slash commands.

Channel
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WhatsApp Setup

Connect via WhatsApp Web protocol. Links to your account — scan a QR code once and go.

Channel

Need the fastest path? Start with Quick Start

Get a working gateway in minutes, then return here to layer on channels, security, and hosting options.

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