Platform
OpenClaw on WhatsApp
Your AI agent in the messaging app you use most. No new apps to install, no new interfaces to learn.
Platform features
voice
images
buttons
groups
threads
How to set up OpenClaw on WhatsApp
Setup method: qr
- 01
Scan the QR code
Open WhatsApp on your phone, go to Linked Devices, and scan the QR code shown in your OpenClaw dashboard.
- 02
Verify the connection
OpenClaw sends a test message to confirm the link. Your WhatsApp session stays active as long as your phone has internet.
- 03
Configure your preferences
Set which contacts or groups can interact with OpenClaw, and choose your default AI model and integrations.
- 04
Start chatting
Send your first message to OpenClaw. It responds in your WhatsApp chat just like any other contact.
Platform limitations
Every platform has constraints. Here are the ones to know about for WhatsApp.
- 24-hour session window for business API messages
- No interactive button support in personal accounts
- Media file size limited to 16MB for documents
- Group admin approval required to add bots
Why managed hosting for WhatsApp
- Automatic WhatsApp session keepalive (no re-scanning QR codes every few days)
- Handles WhatsApp's 24-hour session window for business API without manual intervention
- Multi-device support managed for you (phone can go offline without losing the bot)
- Automatic reconnection if WhatsApp drops the WebSocket connection
- No need to run a headless browser or maintain a local WhatsApp Web instance
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