How long does it take to set up MyOpenClaw?

Your personal AI assistant is ready in 90 seconds. Simply pick a username, and we handle everything else - provisioning, SSL, and configuration.

What messaging platforms does MyOpenClaw support?

MyOpenClaw supports WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, and more. Connect all your channels from one unified dashboard.

Do I need technical knowledge to use MyOpenClaw?

No! MyOpenClaw is designed for non-technical users. Zero DevOps required - we handle all the infrastructure, updates, and security.

Can I get my own custom subdomain?

Yes! Every user gets their own subdomain: yourname.myopenclaw.cloud with automatic SSL certificate.

What happens if I want to cancel?

You can cancel anytime. There are no long-term contracts or hidden fees. Your data remains accessible until the end of your billing period.

How is this different from ChatGPT?

ChatGPT is a chat interface you visit. OpenClaw is an autonomous AI agent that lives on your messaging apps and acts on your behalf. It can manage files, run code, browse the web, and integrate with your tools. It remembers everything across conversations and works 24/7.

What happened to Clawdbot and Moltbot?

OpenClaw was previously known as Clawdbot, and before that, Moltbot. The project has evolved significantly: same open-source community, much more powerful software. MyOpenClaw.cloud supports the latest version.

Do I need my own API key?

Yes, you'll need an API key from an AI provider like Anthropic, OpenAI, or Google. This takes about 2 minutes to set up and gives you full control over your AI usage and costs. We walk you through it during onboarding.

How does billing work?

Billing is monthly. You're charged when you subscribe, and your plan renews automatically each month. You can cancel anytime from your dashboard — no hidden fees or penalties.

Can I upgrade or downgrade my plan?

Yes. You can switch between Starter, Pro, and Business plans at any time from your dashboard. Upgrades take effect immediately with prorated billing. Downgrades apply at the end of your current billing period.

What payment methods do you accept?

We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) through our payment partner Polar. All transactions are processed securely with industry-standard encryption.

Is there a free trial?

There's no free trial, but you can cancel anytime with no penalties. Your instance stays active until the end of your billing period. At $29/month for Starter, there's minimal risk to try it out.

Is this an official OpenClaw service?

MyOpenClaw.cloud is an independent managed hosting service. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by the OpenClaw open-source project. We provide hosting, support, and a streamlined experience on top of the open-source software.

AWS vs Managed

OpenClaw on Amazon Lightsail vs MyOpenClaw

AWS just launched OpenClaw as a Lightsail blueprint, pre-configured with Amazon Bedrock. It's a great on-ramp if you're already on AWS. Here's how it actually compares to MyOpenClaw on setup, cost, and product features.

Choose Lightsail if...

You're already on AWS and want Bedrock on one bill
Compliance requires data in your AWS account
You have AWS Activate / enterprise credits
You're comfortable with SSH and IAM

Choose MyOpenClaw if...

You want to be running in 90 seconds, no AWS account needed
You want a branded subdomain with auto-TLS included
You want predictable costs with a built-in AI budget
You want multi-agent teams and one-click integrations

13 of 15 categories favor MyOpenClaw. 2 favor Lightsail (AWS ecosystem + data residency).

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

Setup Time

Lightsail requires: create AWS account, launch instance, SSH in, copy gateway token, paste into OpenClaw dashboard, approve device pairing, then run an IAM setup script in CloudShell to enable Bedrock.

Lightsail

10–15 min

MyOpenClaw

90 seconds

Custom Subdomain

Lightsail gives you a public IPv4 address. For a real subdomain + HTTPS you configure Route 53, ACM, and a load balancer yourself. MyOpenClaw provisions a branded subdomain with auto-TLS per instance.

Lightsail

Raw IP — DIY Route 53 + ACM

MyOpenClaw

{you}.myopenclaw.cloud included

HTTPS / SSL

Lightsail blueprint exposes the gateway over an unencrypted public IP by default. Adding TLS requires domain setup plus certificate management. MyOpenClaw wildcard certificates are automatic.

Lightsail

Manual (you configure)

MyOpenClaw

Auto-provisioned

AI Provider

Lightsail blueprint is hardwired to Bedrock — great if you're already on AWS, restrictive otherwise. MyOpenClaw includes a built-in LLM budget and supports Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, OpenRouter, and custom endpoints.

Lightsail

Amazon Bedrock only

MyOpenClaw

Built-in LLM + BYOK (any provider)

AI Usage Cost Model

On Lightsail your Bedrock bill is whatever your agent decides to spend — no caps, no alerts. MyOpenClaw every plan ships with a monthly AI budget so costs are predictable from day one.

Lightsail

Unbounded Bedrock tokens

MyOpenClaw

$5–30/mo included + optional BYOK

Idle Cost (Auto-Stop)

Lightsail bills the full instance price whether you use it or not. MyOpenClaw machines auto-stop on idle and auto-start on the next request (sub-second wake), so you only pay for active use.

Lightsail

No — billed 24/7

MyOpenClaw

Auto-stops when idle

Multi-Agent Teams

Lightsail ships the default single-agent OpenClaw. Multi-agent teams, coordinator delegation, and scheduled heartbeats require manual openclaw.json editing. MyOpenClaw Team Builder creates and syncs full teams in one click.

Lightsail

Manual config per agent

MyOpenClaw

Team Builder + coordinator routing

Messaging Integrations

Connecting Telegram or WhatsApp on Lightsail means configuring public webhooks, TLS, API keys, and debugging. MyOpenClaw integrations toggle on from the dashboard with inline how-to videos.

Lightsail

Manual webhook setup

MyOpenClaw

One-click Telegram, WhatsApp, Discord

Software Updates

Lightsail blueprints are snapshots — getting new OpenClaw versions means re-provisioning or SSH-ing in to update. MyOpenClaw deploys new OpenClaw versions centrally with tested Docker images.

Lightsail

Manual (rebuild or SSH)

MyOpenClaw

Automatic

Skill Supply Chain

Lightsail pulls the public openclaw/openclaw image — after the ClawHavoc incident (341 malicious ClawHub skills), unpinned skills are a real risk. MyOpenClaw pins every skill version with hash verification.

Lightsail

Public image, no pinning

MyOpenClaw

SHA-256 pinned skills

Control Panel

Managing an agent on Lightsail means SSH-ing in to edit JSON. MyOpenClaw gives you a web control panel with sessions, activity feed, knowledge files, config editor, and direct chat.

Lightsail

SSH terminal only

MyOpenClaw

Web dashboard (sessions, config, chat)

Multi-Instance Support

Each Lightsail instance is a separate box you provision and configure. MyOpenClaw Pro ships 3 instances and Business ships 7, all on one dashboard with shared billing and custom subdomains each.

Lightsail

Separate instances, separate billing

MyOpenClaw

Up to 7 included (Business plan)

Technical Skill Required

Lightsail needs an AWS account, SSH comfort, IAM permissions, and willingness to run CloudShell scripts. MyOpenClaw is sign in with Google, pick a username, done.

Lightsail

Medium — AWS, SSH, IAM, CloudShell

MyOpenClaw

None — just email

AWS Ecosystem Integration

If you're already deep in AWS — existing Bedrock spend commits, VPC networking, IAM-based access — Lightsail slots right in. MyOpenClaw runs on Fly.io edge infrastructure, not AWS.

Lightsail

Native (Bedrock, VPC, IAM)

MyOpenClaw

Not available

Data Residency in Your AWS Account

Some compliance regimes or enterprise policies require data to live inside your own AWS account. Lightsail satisfies that; MyOpenClaw does not (today).

Lightsail

Yes

MyOpenClaw

Fly.io (dfw, fra)

The 12-Month Math

Assumptions: one instance, custom subdomain + TLS, moderate daily use with Claude Sonnet 4.6 via Bedrock (Lightsail) or built-in (MyOpenClaw Pro).

Cost	Lightsail + Bedrock	MyOpenClaw Pro
Instance (2GB, 24/7)	$10/mo	Included
AI usage	$60–180/mo (unbounded)	$10/mo built-in + BYOK
Route 53 + domain	~$1.25/mo	Included
ACM + load balancer	~$18/mo	Included
Setup + maintenance time	2–3 hrs/mo	0
12-month total	~$1,100–$2,500	$588

* Skip Route 53 + ACM + LB if you're fine using a raw Lightsail IP with no HTTPS. Most production deployments aren't.

Common Questions

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

On paper: a 2GB Lightsail instance is about $10/month vs. MyOpenClaw Starter at $29/month. In practice the gap closes fast. Lightsail runs 24/7 (no auto-stop), charges separately for Bedrock tokens with no budget cap, and requires you to pay for Route 53, ACM, and a load balancer if you want a real subdomain with TLS. MyOpenClaw bundles hosting, custom subdomain, auto-TLS, and $5-30/mo of AI usage into one flat price.

Yes, OpenClaw itself supports multiple providers — but the Lightsail blueprint is pre-configured for Bedrock and the setup flow (IAM script in CloudShell) assumes Bedrock. You'd need to manually reconfigure openclaw.json via SSH to use Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, or OpenRouter. MyOpenClaw exposes every supported provider as a one-click choice in the dashboard.

No. The blueprint exposes OpenClaw on the Lightsail instance's public IPv4 address. Adding a real subdomain like agent.yourcompany.com requires you to register a domain, configure Route 53, request a certificate in ACM, and attach a load balancer. MyOpenClaw provisions a branded subdomain (you.myopenclaw.cloud) with auto-renewing TLS automatically, and custom domain support is included.

Teams that: (1) are already running heavy AWS workloads and want Bedrock billing consolidated, (2) have compliance requirements that force data to stay in their own AWS account, (3) have AWS Activate or enterprise credits to burn, (4) genuinely want full SSH-level control over their instance. For everyone else, the setup friction, manual integrations, and unbounded token costs on Lightsail erase the price gap quickly.

Yes. OpenClaw stores its conversation history, memory files, and config in a structured data directory. Export that directory from your Lightsail instance over SCP, and contact MyOpenClaw support for import assistance — your chats, memory, and agent config can move over.

Yes, Bedrock is supported as a BYOK provider on MyOpenClaw. You add your AWS credentials in the dashboard and select Bedrock as your model provider. The difference is that on MyOpenClaw, Bedrock is one choice among many (Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, OpenRouter, custom endpoints) rather than the only option.

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