Channel Integration
OpenClaw supports 20+ channels, but the best learning order is deliberate: Telegram first, then Tencent Cloud WeChat if that is your deployment route, then QQ or Feishu for China, then Discord, WhatsApp, and remote access patterns.
Start with Telegram (Recommended)
Telegram is still the cleanest first channel because it works with long polling, does not require a public IP, and keeps your first pairing flow simple.
Open Telegram GuideTelegram
Best first route for solo setup, pairing, and direct operator loops with almost no networking friction.
Tencent Cloud Cloud Phone now documents a WeChat channel with QR pairing, but this is a Tencent Cloud route rather than the generic official docs path.
The easiest domestic messaging route, with official support and a fast scan-to-bind workflow.
Feishu / Lark
A strong China team and enterprise route, with official docs and very active community adoption.
Discord
A great fit for servers, communities, and team operations once you are ready for permissions and pairing.
Popular for daily communication, but session management and QR re-pairing require more operational care.
Remote Access
Tailscale Serve, Funnel, and SSH forwarding matter when you need safe access across devices or webhook callbacks.