Start Deployment

This guide shows you how to set up and run OpenClaw Ultra with the one-click deployment flow. Follow the steps below to get your first AI automation running in minutes.

Deploy Now (One-Click Setup)

1. Open OpenClaw Ultra
2. Click Deploy Now ⓘ
   
3. Select a Department
   
4. Choose an Agent Role (Not sure? Click Skip or see Choose Your Agent Role )
5. Wait for the deployment to complete automatically, then click Start Automation
6. OpenClaw runs on Node.js internally. If your system prompts you to allow Node.js to run, click Allow. Blocking Node.js will prevent OpenClaw from functioning properly.

Model Selection Tips

AI Provider	Model	Features
OpenAI	GPT-5.4	Complex reasoning
OpenAI	GPT-5.4 Mini	Ultra fast
OpenAI	GPT-5.3 Codex	Expert coding
OpenAI	GPT-4o Mini	Everyday tasks
Google Gemini	Gemini 3.1 Flash	Instant responses
Google Gemini	Gemini 3.1 Pro	Creative multimodal
Qwen	Qwen3 Max	Powerful versatile
Qwen	Qwen3 Coder	Expert coding
xAI	Grok-4.2	Real-time insights
DeepSeek	DeepSeek V3.2	Leading open-source
Moonshot Kimi	Kimi 2.5	Deeper reasoning
Anthropic	Claude Sonnet 4.6	Advanced coding
Anthropic	Claude Opus 4.6	Deep programming
MiniMax	MiniMax M2.7	Agentic Tasks

After deployment, open the OpenClaw Chat interface. You'll use it to start your automations.

WebUI Quick Tour

INFO

OpenClaw detects your language preference in this order: Browser Language first, then System Language. If the UI language is not what you want, you can change it manually using the settings below.

Sidebar Navigation

The sidebar organizes features into groups:

Group	Tabs	Description
CHAT	Chat	Main conversation interface
CONTROL	Overview, Channels, Instances, Sessions, Usage, Cron Jobs	System status, connections, and task management
AGENT	Agents, Skills	Configure agent roles and capabilities
Docs	Docs	Access documentation

Language Settings

You can change the interface language from the Overview page.

1. Go to Control → Overview
2. Find the Language dropdown under Gateway Access
3. Select your preferred language and click Connect or Refresh to apply

Additional

• Switch models: Switch Models
• License and device binding: License & Device Binding
• Payment and upgrade details: Payment Guide
• Pro skills guide: Pro Ways to Create Skills