How-To Guide

How to Set Up a WhatsApp AI Bot

Get your own AI assistant in WhatsApp. Chat with it just like you would a friend. Ask questions, give commands, automate tasks. Ready in under 5 minutes, no coding required.

5 minutes to set up
No coding needed
Private & secure

What you'll get

  • AI assistant in your WhatsApp
  • Natural conversation, just text like normal
  • Voice message support
  • Image sharing and analysis
  • 24/7 availability
  • Persistent memory of your conversations

Step-by-step guide

1

Create your MyOpenClaw account

Go to myopenclaw.cloud/signup and create your account. Choose a username. This becomes your personal subdomain.

Tip: Pick a username you'll remember. It's also your web dashboard URL.
2

Launch your OpenClaw instance

After signing up, your OpenClaw instance will be provisioned automatically. This takes about 60 seconds. You'll see a progress indicator while your personal AI server spins up.

Dedicated server just for you
SSL secured automatically
3

Connect WhatsApp

From your dashboard, click "Connect WhatsApp". You'll see a QR code. Open WhatsApp on your phone, go to Settings → Linked Devices → Link a Device, and scan the code.

How it works: Your WhatsApp stays on your phone. OpenClaw connects as a linked device, just like WhatsApp Web. No separate phone number needed.
4

Start chatting with your AI

That's it! Open any WhatsApp conversation and start messaging your AI. You can configure which chats it responds to: all messages, only when mentioned, or specific contacts only.

Try saying:

  • "What's on my calendar today?"
  • "Remind me to call mom at 5pm"
  • "Summarize my last 10 emails"

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a separate phone number?

No. OpenClaw connects to your existing WhatsApp account as a linked device, just like WhatsApp Web. Your regular WhatsApp continues to work normally.

Can other people see my AI assistant?

Only if you want them to. You control which chats the AI responds to. It can be private (only you), or you can enable it in group chats too.

Is my chat data private?

Yes. Your OpenClaw instance is isolated. Your conversations are processed on your dedicated server, not shared with anyone else.

What can the AI do beyond chatting?

With ClawHub skills, your AI can manage calendars, send emails, control smart home devices, browse the web, and much more.

Ready to set up your WhatsApp AI?

Get started now. Your AI assistant will be ready in WhatsApp in under 5 minutes.

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