Connecting Messaging Channels

OpenClaw supports connecting to various messaging platforms including WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, Slack, and more.

Supported Channels

WhatsApp

Prerequisites:

• WhatsApp Business API account
• Verified phone number
• Business profile

Setup:

1. Get WhatsApp Business API credentials
2. Configure in OpenClaw settings
3. Set up webhook
4. Test connection

Telegram

Prerequisites:

• Telegram bot account
• Bot token from @BotFather

Setup:

1. Create a bot via @BotFather
2. Copy the bot token
3. Configure in OpenClaw
4. Test the bot

Discord

Prerequisites:

• Discord server
• Bot application
• Bot token

Setup:

1. Create Discord application
2. Add bot to server
3. Configure permissions
4. Get bot token
5. Configure in OpenClaw

Slack

Prerequisites:

• Slack workspace
• Slack app

Setup:

1. Create Slack app
2. Add OAuth scopes
3. Install to workspace
4. Configure in OpenClaw

Testing

After configuring a channel, test it by:

1. Sending a message
2. Checking OpenClaw logs
3. Verifying AI response
4. Ensuring proper routing