Launch OpenClaw to WhatsApp
Connect your OpenClaw AI assistant to WhatsApp Business in minutes. Full media support, group chats, and conversation memory. BYOS hosting - bring your own server.
Linking OpenClaw to WhatsApp
Have your AI assistant live on WhatsApp in three simple steps
Pair WhatsApp Business Credentials
Link your WhatsApp Business API credentials to OpenClawBotHosting. We support Meta's Cloud API and official BSPs.
Customise Your Bot
Add your Anthropic or OpenAI API key. Customize your OpenClaw's personality, system prompt, and response behavior.
Go Live on WhatsApp
Hit deploy and your OpenClaw goes live on WhatsApp. We handle hosting, scaling, and message routing.
What OpenClaw Can Do on WhatsApp
Full breakdown of capabilities on the WhatsApp channel
Every Message Type, Handled
Handle text, photos, documents, voice notes, and location pins — every standard WhatsApp message type is supported.
Works in Group Conversations
Drop your bot into group chats with mention-triggered or always-active modes for collaborative conversations.
Smart Media Processing
Vision-capable models let the bot analyse images, read uploaded files, and reply with structured, formatted answers.
WhatsApp Encryption Preserved
WhatsApp.s native encryption layer remains untouched — your conversations stay private end to end.
Multiple Business Numbers
Attach several WhatsApp Business numbers to one OpenClaw deployment and route each to its own use case.
Persistent Chat Context
The bot carries context between sessions, so users pick up right where they left off.
Run Your WhatsApp Bot on Your Own Server
Launch OpenClaw on your own server - we handle the deployment, you keep full control
Bring Your Own Server
Run OpenClaw on your own server from DigitalOcean, AWS, Hetzner, Vultr, or any provider. We deploy and manage the OpenClaw instance for you.
- Your infrastructure, your data
- Full root access retained
- Run local AI models
- Lower costs at scale
- Data residency compliance
- Custom configurations
Prerequisites for OpenClaw on WhatsApp
What you need before connecting
WhatsApp Business API Access
OpenClaw connects through the WhatsApp Business API via Meta's Cloud API or an official Business Solution Provider (BSP).
AI Provider API Key
Bring your own Anthropic or OpenAI API key. You pay the AI provider directly, giving you full control over model selection and costs.
Verified Business
WhatsApp Business API requires a verified Facebook Business account for compliance with WhatsApp's commerce and messaging policies.
OpenClawBotHosting Plan
Any OpenClawBotHosting plan works. Plans start at $29/month and include WhatsApp as one of your platform connections. View OpenClaw hosting pricing →
OpenClaw WhatsApp FAQ
What is the process to deploy OpenClaw to WhatsApp?
Create an OpenClawBotHosting account, enter your WhatsApp Business API credentials and your AI provider key, and press deploy. The whole process usually wraps up in a few minutes.
Is a WhatsApp Business account required for OpenClaw?
OpenClaw relies on the WhatsApp Business API, which means you need access via Meta.s Cloud API or an approved BSP. Our docs walk you through every step of the Business API setup.
Which AI models work with OpenClaw on WhatsApp?
Anthropic Claude (Sonnet, Opus, Haiku) and OpenAI (GPT-4, GPT-4o) are both supported. Plug in your own API key and choose whichever model fits your use case. BYOS users also have the option to run self-hosted models.
What is the total monthly cost of OpenClaw on WhatsApp?
Plans begin at $29/month and WhatsApp is included as one of your platform connections. AI provider costs and any Meta WhatsApp Business API charges are billed separately by those providers.
Does OpenClaw process images and files on WhatsApp?
When paired with a vision-capable model such as Claude 3.5 or GPT-4o, your bot can interpret images, parse uploaded documents, and craft contextual replies to media messages.
Does the WhatsApp integration meet GDPR requirements?
OpenClawBotHosting supports EU data residency and follows GDPR requirements. If you choose BYOS, conversation data never leaves the server you own.
Time to Launch OpenClaw on WhatsApp?
Have your AI assistant live on WhatsApp in minutes.