Deploy Your First Production AI Agent in 60 Seconds
Stop reading tutorials. Start shipping.
This guide takes you from nothing to a production-ready AI agent in under 60 seconds.
What You'll Get
In 60 seconds, you'll have:
- A running OpenClaw agent — Ready to accept prompts
- Gateway authentication — No unauthorized access
- Sandboxed execution — Isolated from other systems
- Audit logging — Every action recorded
- Kill switch — Stop it instantly if needed
No Docker. No reverse proxy. No certificate management. No security configuration.
Prerequisites
- A computer with a terminal
- An email for signup
- A payment method (starts at $49/month)
- Your LLM API key (Anthropic or OpenAI)
That's it.
Step 1: Sign Up (10 seconds)
Open your browser and go to clawctl.com/checkout.
Choose the Starter plan and create your account. Your agent infrastructure begins provisioning immediately.
Step 2: Complete the Signup Flow (30 seconds)
Complete the signup flow in your browser:
- Create your account (or sign in)
- Select your plan (Starter recommended to start)
- Enter payment
Once complete, your dashboard is ready.
Step 3: Add Your LLM Key (10 seconds)
Enter your LLM API key in the dashboard setup wizard. Paste your Anthropic (sk-ant-api03-...) or OpenAI (sk-...) key.
Your key is encrypted and stored securely.
Step 4: Check Your Deployment (10 seconds)
Open your dashboard at clawctl.com/dashboard. You'll see:
Tenant Status
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Tenant: abc123-def456
Plan: Starter ($49/mo)
Status: ● active
URL: https://abc123.tenant.clawctl.com
Agent Status
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State: Running
Uptime: 2 minutes
Usage Today
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Runs: 0 / 100
Events: 0 / 1,000
Agents: 1 / 1
Your agent is live.
You're Done
Total time: Under 60 seconds.
Your agent now has:
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Gateway authentication | ✓ Active |
| Sandboxed execution | ✓ Active |
| Audit logging | ✓ Active |
| Egress controls | ✓ Active |
| Kill switch | ✓ Ready |
What's Next?
Connect Your Agent
Access your agent via:
- Web dashboard: clawctl.com/dashboard
- Web chat: Send messages directly from the dashboard
- API: Your tenant URL
Add Channels (Optional)
Connect Slack, Telegram, or other channels from the Channels section in your dashboard. Follow the guided setup to authenticate.
Configure Egress (If Needed)
Manage allowed domains in the dashboard under Settings → Egress. Add any domains your agent needs to access.
Test the Kill Switch
Make sure you know how to stop it. Click Pause in the dashboard to stop the agent immediately. Click Resume to start it again.
Quick Reference: Dashboard Actions
| Action | Where in Dashboard |
|---|---|
| Check your deployment | Dashboard home page |
| View recent activity | Logs tab |
| Send a prompt | Web Chat |
| Stop the agent | Click Pause |
| Restart the agent | Click Resume |
| See allowed domains | Settings → Egress |
| Allow a domain | Settings → Egress → Add Domain |
Troubleshooting
"Authentication failed"
Log out and back in via the dashboard. Make sure you completed the signup flow in your browser.
"LLM key invalid"
Double-check your API key. For Anthropic, it starts with sk-ant-. For OpenAI, it starts with sk-.
Compare: 60 Seconds vs DIY
| Task | DIY | Clawctl |
|---|---|---|
| Server provisioning | 1-2 hours | Included |
| Docker setup | 1-2 hours | Included |
| Reverse proxy | 2-4 hours | Included |
| SSL certificates | 1-2 hours | Included |
| Authentication | 4-8 hours | Included |
| Audit logging | 4-8 hours | Included |
| Total | 13-26 hours | 60 seconds |
Start Now
Sign up at clawctl.com/checkout and your agent is provisioned in 60 seconds. The rest is automatic.
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