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How to create an OpenClaw instance

Creation flow

flowchart LR
  Create[Click Create] --> Name[Name Your OpenClaw]
  Name --> Model[Select Model]
  Model --> Channel[Configure Channel]
  Channel --> Skills[Install Skills]
  Skills --> Ready[Instance Ready]

App list overview

On the OpenClaw application page, you can view your balance, recharge, and create a new instance from the app list panel.

OpenClaw app list overview

Step 1. Click the create button

Go to the OpenClaw hosting page and click Create or New Instance.

Create new instance button

Step 2. Name your OpenClaw

Choose a clear and memorable name for your instance, for example:

  • Support Assistant
  • Research Lobster
  • Trading Copilot

In the app configuration section, enter the instance name that best describes the role of this OpenClaw.

Step 3. Select a model

Cysic OpenClaw natively supports the models available through Cysic Inference. You can choose the model that best fits your use case based on performance, latency, and cost.

Examples may include:

  • Qwen-72B
  • DeepSeek-V3
  • Kimi
  • GLM-5
  • Other models currently available in Cysic Inference

You can also change the model later through conversation with your OpenClaw.

The same creation form also includes model selection and channel setup fields:

Create application form with model and channel settings

Step 4. Configure a channel

Choose the communication channel you want your OpenClaw instance to use.

Currently supported channels:

  1. Telegram
  2. Discord
  3. Feishu

Depending on the selected channel, you may need to provide credentials such as:

  • App ID
  • App Secret
  • Bot Token
  • Other platform-specific configuration values

Step 5. Complete channel setup

Below is a quick overview of the supported channels:

Channel Description
Telegram Talk to your OpenClaw through a Telegram bot.
Discord Connect OpenClaw through a Discord app or bot in your server.
Feishu Use OpenClaw through a Feishu bot for team collaboration workflows.

Why Feishu instead of Lark

Feishu and Lark are two brand names for the same product family. In this documentation, we use Feishu as the primary naming convention.

The reason we do not document this channel as Lark is that Lark bots do not support streaming links in the way OpenClaw currently needs for its conversational experience. For that reason, this documentation standardizes on Feishu.

After channel setup is completed, your instance will be created and started. You can then open the instance details page to monitor status and complete any required pairing flow.