I will set up openclaw whatsapp ai agent on your vps mac mini docker and secure gateway

Yes, they're all the same project. The software launched as ClawdBot in November 2025, was briefly renamed MoltBot in January 2026, then became OpenClaw days later. I work with all versions including the latest, and I handle migrations from older installs too.

The most common cause is missing session persistence, when your server or Docker container restarts, it wipes the WhatsApp session file and forces a new QR scan. I configure a persistent session store as part of every package so your connection survives restarts automatically.

It's a real risk if set up incorrectly. WhatsApp detects 24/7 automation patterns from server IPs. In my Standard and Premium packages, I configure anti-ban measures including rate limiting, a dedicated secondary number recommendation, and proper Baileys session.

Both work, but a VPS is strongly recommended if you want your agent online 24/7. I can help you set up on DigitalOcean, Hostinger, or Hetzner. If you already have a VPS, just share SSH access and I'll handle everything from there.

OpenClaw is model-agnostic, it works with Claude (via Anthropic API), GPT-4o (via OpenAI API), Gemini, or even local models via Ollama. You bring your own API key. I'll help you configure whichever model you prefer and set up cost caps so you never get a surprise bill.

Yes, and this is actually the recommended setup. WhatsApp is great for personal use since it's where most people already communicate. Telegram is more stable for automated briefings and proactive messages since it has a proper bot API. My Standard and Premium packages include both.

Session persistence means your WhatsApp login is saved to a file that survives server restarts. Without it, every time your VPS reboots or Docker restarts, OpenClaw loses its WhatsApp connection and you have to scan the QR code again manually. I configure this in every package.

Yes. Custom skills are included in the Standard (1 skill) and Premium (3 skills) packages. Common ones I build include lead capture from WhatsApp chats, daily business briefings, email summary and reply drafts, CRM updates via webhook, and web research on demand.

It can be, but only if configured correctly. Because OpenClaw can access emails, files, and shell commands, a misconfigured install is a serious security risk.