Connect WhatsApp to OpenClaw

OpenClaw supports WhatsApp as a channel. Once connected, you can chat with your AI agent directly from WhatsApp on your phone.

> Before you start

Make sure you have:

  • ✓ A running OpenClaw agent. Your agent must be deployed and in a "Running" state on Clawly (or self-hosted).
  • ✓ Access to the OpenClaw GUI. You'll use the built-in settings UI to enable WhatsApp and generate a QR code.
  • ✓ WhatsApp on your phone. You'll scan a QR code with the WhatsApp app to link the channel.

> Step-by-step guide

1. Open the OpenClaw GUI

Go to your Clawly dashboard and click OpenClaw GUI in the Channels section of your agent. This opens the built-in management interface for your agent.

2. Navigate to Channel settings

In the OpenClaw GUI, go to Settings → Config → Channels.

3. Enable WhatsApp and show the QR code

Select WhatsApp from the channel list and click Show QR. A QR code will appear on screen.

4. Scan the QR code with WhatsApp

Open WhatsApp on your phone, go to Settings → Linked Devices → Link a Device, and scan the QR code displayed in the OpenClaw GUI. Once scanned, WhatsApp will be connected to your agent.

5. Start chatting

That's it! You can now message your agent on WhatsApp. Anyone who sends a message to your WhatsApp number will be talking to your OpenClaw AI agent.

Alternative: use any existing channel

You can also tell your agent to add WhatsApp by sending it a message through any channel it's already connected to (e.g. Telegram or the OpenClaw GUI chat). The agent can guide you through the process conversationally.

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