Platform
OpenClaw on Signal
A privacy-first way to use an AI agent. Signal uses end-to-end encryption in transit; your bot decrypts messages to respond.
Platform features
voice
images
buttons
groups
threads
How to set up OpenClaw on Signal
Setup method: qr
- 01
Register a Signal number
Use a dedicated phone number for your OpenClaw instance. This keeps your personal Signal account separate.
- 02
Link the device
Scan the QR code from the OpenClaw dashboard with Signal to link the bot as a new device on that number.
- 03
Configure privacy settings
Set who can message your OpenClaw on Signal. Restrict to known contacts or allow anyone with the number.
Platform limitations
Every platform has constraints. Here are the ones to know about for Signal.
- No bot API; requires linked device approach
- No interactive buttons or rich message formatting
- Group message delivery can be delayed under high load
- Signal number must be a dedicated phone number for the bot
Why managed hosting for Signal
- Signal linked device session maintained continuously without your phone being online
- Helps handle Signal's device re-linking requirements
- Dedicated phone number management (no personal number needed)
- Signal protocol key exchange handled with minimal manual intervention
- No need to run signal-cli or libsignal locally
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