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 6: Make Your Assistant Work Proactively

"An assistant you have to ask is just a tool. An assistant that proactively reaches out to you — that's a real assistant."

From "You Ask" to "It Acts"

Over the past five days, your assistant has become quite capable. But it has one fundamental limitation: it only works when you message it.

Everything changes today.

Heartbeats let your assistant send you scheduled messages — not just respond to yours.

How Heartbeats Work

A heartbeat is a scheduled task with three parts:

Cron expression — When to run (e.g., 0 8 * = every day at 8 AM)

Message — What instruction to send your assistant

Channel — Where to deliver the response (Telegram, Discord, etc.)

Your assistant receives the heartbeat message, executes the instruction, and sends you the result.

Setting Up a Morning Briefing

This is the single most popular automation. Here's how to set it up:

In your dashboard: Control Panel → Configure → Schedule

Add a heartbeat:

Cron: 0 8 1-5 (Monday to Friday at 8 AM)

Channel: Telegram

Message:

Good morning briefing: Check my calendar for today's events Search for the top 3 tech news stories from the last 24 hours Check my email for anything urgent Send me a concise summary with the most important items first

Every weekday at 8 AM, your assistant will send you a personalized briefing — calendar, news, and email summary — without you lifting a finger.

More Automation Ideas

Weekly review (Fridays at 5 PM):

"Review this week's completed tasks in Todoist, summarize what I accomplished, and suggest 3 priorities for next week."

Expense reminder (1st of each month):

"Remind me to submit my expense report and check my email for any receipts from last month."

News monitor (every 4 hours):

"Check Reddit r/machinelearning for posts with more than 100 upvotes in the last 4 hours. Send me anything I'd find interesting."

Price monitoring (daily):

"Check the pricing page at [URL] and alert me if anything has changed."

Cron Expression Quick Reference

ExpressionMeaning 0 8 *Every day at 8 AM 0 8 1-5Weekdays at 8 AM 0 9 1Every Monday at 9 AM 0 /4 Every 4 hours 0 8,12,18 *At 8 AM, noon, and 6 PM

All times are UTC. MyOpenClaw.cloud handles timezone conversion — tell your assistant your timezone in USER.md.

The Compound Effect

After a few weeks of heartbeats, you'll notice something: you're asking your assistant fewer repetitive questions because the answers appear before you think to ask. That's the compounding value of a truly proactive assistant.

Tomorrow: advanced techniques, security, and your roadmap for continued growth.