The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to OpenClaw

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. ✅ Hostinger VPS (Exclusive Discount): https://meticsmedia.com/hostinger-MBX 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 Clawhub Skills Library: https://clawhub.ai/ Google Cloud Console: http://console.cloud.google.com/ Kimi K2.5 Setup: https://youtu.be/bQuZgPc6PtQ?t=283 Ollama: https://www.ollama.com 📍 Exclusive Deals & Discounts: https://meticsmedia.com/deals ⏱️ 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 📄 Disclosure Some of the links are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, we earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps us keep our videos free for everyone.