OpenClaw Channels.
Practical field notes.
Connect and maintain OpenClaw messaging channels, including Telegram and WhatsApp setup, pairing, allowlists, health checks, and removal.
How to Connect OpenClaw to Telegram
Create the bot token, add the Telegram channel, approve or allow the first DM, and verify the bot from the CLI before you use it in groups.
How to Connect OpenClaw with Telegram from the CLI
Add the Telegram bot token from the shell, probe the channel, and use logs to read sender IDs before you build allowlists.
How to Reinstall OpenClaw with OpenRouter and Telegram
Back up first, reinstall cleanly, then reconnect OpenRouter and Telegram in that order so you can test models before you test the chat channel.
How to Uninstall and Reinstall OpenClaw Without Losing Your Telegram Setup
Back up first, remove the Telegram channel cleanly, reinstall OpenClaw, then add the bot token back and verify pairing.
OpenClaw Telegram Setup: BotFather, Pairing, and First Reply
Create the bot, add the token, approve the first DM, and verify the sender and chat IDs from logs before you move into groups.
How to Disable or Remove a Channel Like Telegram or WhatsApp in OpenClaw
List the channels first, then decide whether you want a reversible disable or a full removal with token cleanup.