Deploy OpenClaw in 60 Seconds — A Step-by-Step Guide

Getting your own AI assistant up and running has never been easier. This guide walks you through the entire process — from sign-up to your first conversation.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, you'll need:

1. A Google account for signing in
2. A Telegram account with a bot token from @BotFather

That's it. No servers, no Docker, no command line.

Step 1: Sign In

Visit openclawup.com and click Sign in with Google. Your account is created instantly.

Step 2: Choose Your AI Model

Select from six available models:

Model	Best For
Claude Sonnet 4.5	Complex reasoning, long conversations
GPT-5.2	General purpose, wide knowledge
Gemini 3 Flash	Fast responses, multimodal
GLM-4.7	Chinese language excellence
MiniMax M2.1	Creative content generation
Kimi K2.5	Research and analysis

You can switch models anytime from your dashboard.

Step 3: Connect Telegram

1. Open Telegram and search for @BotFather
2. Send /newbot and follow the prompts
3. Copy your bot token
4. Paste it into OpenClawUP

Step 4: Click Deploy

Hit the Deploy OpenClaw button. Behind the scenes, we:

• Provision a dedicated cloud server
• Install and configure OpenClaw
• Connect your Telegram bot
• Set up monitoring and auto-restart

The entire process takes about 45 seconds.

Step 5: Start Chatting

Open your Telegram bot and send a message. Your AI assistant is live and ready to help.

What's Next?

• Top up credits if you need more than the included $15/month
• Switch models to compare different AI capabilities
• Join our community for tips and use cases

Happy deploying!