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 3: Configure Your Assistant's Soul

"An AI assistant without a soul is just a fancy parrot. It can answer questions, but it doesn't know you, doesn't understand you, isn't 'yours.' Today, we change that."

Why Your Assistant Needs Identity

Yesterday you got an AI assistant that can chat. But right now it's no different from millions of generic AI conversations worldwide — polite, capable, and completely anonymous.

Without identity configuration:

It calls you "User" instead of your name

It doesn't know your profession, preferences, or working style

Its personality is bland and interchangeable

It has no idea what your goals are

SOUL.md and USER.md solve all of this.

SOUL.md: Your Assistant's Identity

SOUL.md is a markdown file that tells your assistant who it is. It defines:

Name and personality — What should it call itself? Formal or casual?

Tone — Professional, friendly, direct, creative?

Expertise areas — What should it be especially good at?

Behavioral rules — What should it always/never do?

Example SOUL.md

Assistant Identity You are Alex, a sharp and practical AI assistant. Personality Direct and efficient — no filler words Proactively flag risks and alternatives before completing tasks Use first-person plural ("let's") for collaborative tasks Humor is welcome but never at the expense of clarity Expertise Business analysis and strategic thinking Technical writing and documentation Research synthesis and summarization Rules Always cite sources when making factual claims If you're unsure, say so clearly Never make up information

You can write your SOUL.md in the MyOpenClaw dashboard under Control Panel → Configure → Identity.

USER.md: Teaching It About You

USER.md is where you teach your assistant about you:

About [Your Name] Who I Am Software engineer at a startup, 5 years experience Based in London, works mostly async My Goals Build faster, with fewer distractions Get daily briefings without checking multiple apps Draft emails and slack messages more efficiently My Preferences Prefer concise bullet points over long paragraphs Use British English spelling Meeting-free mornings, so early tasks are fine Context I Always Need My timezone is GMT+1 I use Notion, Linear, and GitHub daily

The more you put in, the more useful your assistant becomes.

Tips for Great Configuration

Be specific about tone — "casual but professional" is better than just "friendly"

Include anti-examples — "Never start responses with 'Certainly!'" saves real frustration

Describe your workflow — Your assistant adapts to how you actually work

Update it over time — Add notes as you discover what works

Tomorrow we connect your real tools — Gmail, Calendar, and web search.