The complete OpenClaw (Clawdbot) tutorial — from first deployment to model routing, security, Telegram, skills, memory, cron jobs, voice mode, and sub-agents. Everything you need to master OpenClaw on a VPS, step by step.
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What we’ll cover In this video:
▸ What OpenClaw is and why it's different
▸ Full VPS deployment (no code required)
▸ Security setup before you connect anything
▸ Real cost breakdown 
▸ Telegram bot connection + voice mode
▸ Google Workspace integration (Gmail, Calendar, Drive)
▸ Memory system + identity configuration
▸ Daily briefing automation (cron jobs + heartbeat)
▸ Smart model routing for cost optimization
▸ Free LLM fallback setup
▸ Sub-agents for parallel tasks
▸ Emergency recovery + update procedures

🔗 Links Mentioned in Video
Claude API Platform: https://platform.claude.com
NordVPN (for extra security): https://nordvpn.com/
Reverse Proxy Setup Guide: https://markaicode.com/openclaw-ssl-setup-guide/
Tailscale Setup Guide: https://www.dsebastien.net/how-to-self-host-openclaw-securely-on-a-vps-a-security-first-guide/
Security docs: https://docs.openclaw.ai/gateway/security
Telegram BotFather: https://telegram.me/BotFather
Google Cloud Console: http://console.cloud.google.com/
Kimi K2.5 Setup: https://youtu.be/bQuZgPc6PtQ?t=283
Ollama: https://www.ollama.com

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⏱️ Timestamps
0:00 Intro
0:42 What Is OpenClaw?
2:05 Where To Run OpenClaw
5:50 First Deployment & Credentials
11:05 First Conversation & Bootstrap
12:58 Security Essentials
16:15 Connecting Telegram
19:42 Understanding & Finding Skills
22:13 Installing Your First Skill
28:44 Memory, Identity, and the Workspace
32:25 Heartbeat & Cron Jobs
34:43 Understanding Model Selection & Cost Optimization
38:05 Adding API Keys Securely
39:38 Rebooting Your VPS
40:16 Diagnosing Errors & Using Logs
41:33 Removing Unused LLMs From The Configuration
43:00 Setup Smart Model Routing
44:32 Change LLM Models
45:32 Setting Up a Free LLM Fallback
47:38 Voice Mode
49:31 Sub-Agents
53:37 Updates & Recovery

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A comprehensive beginner's guide to setting up OpenClaw (formerly Claudebot/Maltba), a self-hosted AI assistant that runs 24/7 on a server. Covers deploying on a Hostinger VPS using a one-click template, configuring API keys for Anthropic/OpenAI, connecting Telegram for mobile access, installing Google Workspace skills via OAuth, setting up cron jobs and heartbeat automations, smart model routing to control costs, voice input/output, multi-agent sub-tasks with Brave Search, and backup/recovery procedures. Includes security hardening steps, cost breakdowns by model tier, and guardrails to prevent runaway API spending.

The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to OpenClaw