This guide walks you through connecting OpenClaw to WhatsApp, so your AI agent becomes reachable directly from your mobile device. Ask it to organize files, execute commands, manage your schedule, or trigger automations - all through a WhatsApp message. For a deeper look at WhatsApp capabilities, see our [WhatsApp integration page](/integrations/whatsapp).
Prerequisites
Have these ready before you begin:
1. An active OpenClaw Hosting subscription with a running agent
2. WhatsApp Business API credentials
3. Access to Meta Business Suite
Step 1: Create a WhatsApp Business App
Head to developers.facebook.com and create a new application. Select "Business" as the app type and enable the WhatsApp product.
Step 2: Collect Your Credentials
In your app's WhatsApp settings panel, locate:
Keep these values handy for the next step.
Step 3: Enter Credentials in OpenClaw Hosting
1. Open your OpenClaw Hosting dashboard
2. Go to Settings > Integrations > WhatsApp
3. Paste in your API credentials
4. Click "Connect"
Step 4: Register Your Webhook
Copy the webhook URL from your OpenClaw dashboard and paste it into your WhatsApp app's webhook configuration. Subscribe to the "messages" event.
Testing It Out
Send a message to your WhatsApp Business number. Your AI agent should reply within seconds! Try giving it a real task - ask it to check your calendar, draft a message, or run a terminal command.
Troubleshooting
If your agent is not responding, check these:
Add More Channels
Now that WhatsApp works, expand your agent's reach:
Questions? Drop into our Discord or email help@openclawhosting.io. Browse more [capabilities on our features page](/features).