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3 lessons · Beginner · 52 min

Your first OpenClaw setup

From a fresh installation to an agent you can message. Install OpenClaw, connect Telegram, and learn what its permissions actually control.

The OpenClaw lobster logo on an ivory pedestal reached by three steps.

What you will be able to do

  • Install OpenClaw and get a real reply in its dashboard.
  • Connect a Telegram bot and approve your own account.
  • Review access and command permissions before delegating a task.

Who this is for

For a personal setup on macOS, Windows, or Linux. You will need a computer, a supported model connection, and a Telegram account for lesson two. Cloud model usage may cost extra.

Your lessons

  1. 25 min

    Install and run OpenClaw

    Set up your own AI agent, connect a provider, and get your first reply. A practical guide from installation to a working chat.

  2. 15 min

    Connect your first channel

    Set up a Telegram bot, approve your account, and verify a reply on your phone. Includes paths for Discord and WhatsApp.

  3. 12 min

    Permissions and your first task

    Inspect access, set a deliberate command policy, and check the result of a small task against its activity.