Deploy OpenClaw to Telegram — Step by Step Guide
A complete walkthrough from BotFather to a running AI bot. Takes under 5 minutes, zero coding required.
Create Your Telegram Bot
Open Telegram and search for @BotFather. Send the /newbot command, then set a display name and a unique username (must end in "bot").
Copy Your Bot Token
After creating the bot, BotFather gives you a token like 123456789:ABCdef... — copy this token and keep it safe. You'll need it in step 4.
Get Your AI API Key
Sign up at Anthropic, OpenAI, or Google AI Studio. Navigate to the API keys section and create a new API key for your bot.
Configure on OneClaw
Go to the OneClaw dashboard, create a new instance, and paste your Telegram bot token and AI API key into the configuration fields.
Deploy & Go Live
Click the deploy button and your bot will be live on Telegram in about 60 seconds. Send it a message to start chatting with your AI.
Pro Tips
Get the most out of your Telegram AI bot
Customize Your Bot's Personality
Use the personality editor in the dashboard to give your bot a unique tone, name, and avatar. You can also write a custom system prompt.
Enable Group Chat Mode
Add your bot to any Telegram group. It responds to @mentions and the /ask command, making it a helpful assistant for your entire team.
Set Up Reminders
Your bot can send scheduled reminders via Telegram. Configure them from the dashboard to never miss important tasks.
Ready to Deploy Your Telegram AI Bot?
Go from sign-up to a running bot in under 5 minutes. No credit card required.
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