OpenClaw Full Tutorial: 100% FREE Setup (AWS + OpenRouter + Free GLM Model) - 0$ monthly cost

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"The Add Telegram Section: In Depth:"

**Part A: Get Your Bot Token**
Before we touch the terminal, we need to create a bot in Telegram.
1. Open Telegram and search for **@BotFather** (the official bot builder).
2. Start a chat and type `/newbot`.
3. Give it a name (e.g., "My OpenClaw").
4. Give it a unique username ending in `bot` (e.g., `MyLocalClaw_bot`).
5. BotFather will give you an **HTTP API Token**. Copy this string. **Keep it secret.**

**Part B: Configure OpenClaw**
Now we have the token, let's feed it to OpenClaw.

**Step 1:** Enable Telegram and set your bot token:
bash
docker compose run --rm openclaw-cli config set channels.telegram.enabled true
docker compose run --rm openclaw-cli config set channels.telegram.botToken
"YOUR_BOT_TOKEN_HERE"
docker compose run --rm openclaw-cli config set plugins.entries.telegram.enabled true

**Important:** Replace `YOUR_BOT_TOKEN_HERE` with the actual token from BotFather. It looks like `1234567890:ABCdefGHIjklMNOpqrsTUVwxyz`. Just paste it between the quotes—no brackets.

**Why three commands?** OpenClaw has a two-layer system:
- `channels.telegram` → Configures HOW Telegram should work (token, policies).
- `plugins.entries.telegram` → Actually RUNS the Telegram plugin.
Both layers need to be enabled, or Telegram won't connect.

**Step 2:** Restart the stack to apply the changes:
bash
docker compose restart openclaw-gateway
docker compose down && docker compose up -d

**Step 3:** Verify Telegram is registered:
bash
docker compose exec openclaw-gateway node dist/index.js status

You should see Telegram listed under "Channels" with status **enabled** or **connected**. If it says "disabled" or isn't listed, go back to Step 1 and check your token.

**Step 4:** Authorize your User.
- Send "Hi" to your new bot in Telegram.
- It will reply with a **Pairing Code** (e.g., `FM99U3J7`).
- Approve it via the terminal:
bash
docker compose exec openclaw-gateway node dist/index.js pairing approve telegram FM99U3J7

*(Replace `FM99U3J7` with your actual code—no brackets.)*
- *Optionally, to skip pairing next time, add your Telegram ID to the allowlist:*
First, get your Telegram ID by messaging **@userinfobot** in Telegram. Then:
bash
docker compose run --rm openclaw-cli config set channels.telegram.allowFrom '["123456789"]'
docker compose restart openclaw-gateway
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💡 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
✅ How to set up OpenClaw on AWS Free Tier ($0/month)
✅ How to use OpenRouter for FREE AI models
✅ Telegram bot setup with BotFather
✅ Web search configuration (Brave API)
✅ Why you DON'T need a Mac Mini
✅ Z-AI vs Claude API costs comparison

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