Easiest OpenClaw Setup in 2026
You've heard about OpenClaw. You've seen what it can do — persistent memory, sub-agents, 50+ skills, smart home control, coding from your phone. You want it.
But then you look at the setup docs: Node.js, npm, VPS, SSL certificates, Nginx, Telegram webhooks, systemd services, firewall rules...
There's a faster way.
4 Steps. 60 Seconds. No Server.
Open Telegram
On your phone, tablet, or desktop. If you don't have Telegram, download it (it's free).
Message @ClawHatchBot
Search for @ClawHatchBot and send /start. Your 7-day free trial begins instantly.
Start Chatting
That's it. Your AI agent is live. It has long-term memory, 50+ skills, and it's running on a dedicated server — all managed for you.
What you're skipping: VPS provisioning, Node.js installation, npm dependencies, SSL certificates, Nginx reverse proxy, Telegram webhook configuration, firewall rules, systemd services, backup cron jobs, and update management. All handled by ClawHatch.
What You Get
- 15 messages/day during the 7-day trial (no credit card)
- Unlimited messages after upgrading to €9/mo
- 50+ skills — weather, PDF, coding, images, voice, smart home, email, calendar
- Long-term memory — MEMORY.md that persists across sessions
- Sub-agent architecture — spawn specialist AI teams
- Daily backups — automatic, exportable
- Auto-updates — zero-downtime patches
But What If I Want to Self-Host Later?
Go for it. OpenClaw is open source. Your memory files are exportable anytime. ClawHatch is designed to be the on-ramp, not the lock-in. If you eventually want to run your own server, we'll even email you a backup of everything when you cancel.
Read our full hosting guide for the complete self-hosting walkthrough.