How long does it take to set up MyOpenClaw?

Your personal AI assistant is ready in 60 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.

Day 1: Meet OpenClaw

"I'm not Siri, not ChatGPT, not any AI you've used before. I'm an AI agent running on OpenClaw — and what I can do for you might just redefine what 'assistant' means."

What Is a Personal AI Assistant?

Think about how you use AI today. You open ChatGPT, type a question, get an answer, close it. Next time you have a question, you repeat the cycle. It's like calling an extremely smart friend who forgets the previous call every time.

That's not an "assistant." That's a Q&A machine.

A real assistant:

Knows your name, your preferences, your ongoing projects

Proactively reminds you of things without being asked

Lives in the tools you already use — not a separate website

Works while you sleep

OpenClaw is the open-source software that makes this possible. MyOpenClaw.cloud is how you get one running in 60 seconds, without touching a server.

The Fundamental Difference

FeatureChatGPTOpenClaw Remembers youNo (resets each session)Yes (persistent memory) Lives in your appsNoYes (WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord) Works proactivelyNoYes (scheduled tasks, heartbeats) Open sourceNoYes Your dataTheir serversYour instance

What Makes OpenClaw an Agent?

Agents don't just answer — they act. Your OpenClaw instance can:

Read and send emails via Gmail integration

Manage your calendar via Google Calendar

Search the web and summarize results

Run code inside a sandboxed environment

Browse any webpage and extract information

Store files in its own persistent workspace

Every capability compounds over time as the assistant learns how you work.

Your Week Ahead

Over the next 7 days you will:

Day 2 — Get your instance running and send your first message

Day 3 — Give your assistant a personality and teach it who you are

Day 4 — Connect Gmail, Google Calendar, and web search

Day 5 — Install skills from ClawHub to extend its capabilities

Day 6 — Set up proactive automation (morning briefings, reminders)

Day 7 — Advanced techniques, security checklist, and what's next

By Day 7, you'll have a fully configured personal AI assistant running 24/7 on your messaging apps. Let's get started.