Quick Start

From unboxing to your first conversation in 5 minutes.


What's in the Box

  • 🪨 Rawk device — Lichen-green sealed computer

  • 🔌 USB-C power supply — 5V/3A recommended

  • 📄 Getting Started card — Quick reference


Step 1: Power On (30 seconds)

  1. Plug in the USB-C power cable

  2. Wait for the green LED to blink (booting)

  3. After ~30 seconds, your Rawk will broadcast a WiFi network


Step 2: Connect to Rawk WiFi (1 minute)

Your Rawk creates its own WiFi network on first boot:

  1. Open WiFi settings on your phone or laptop

  2. Look for a network named RAWK-XXXX (e.g., RAWK-E87A)

  3. Connect to it (no password required)

Your device may show "No Internet" — that's expected. Stay connected.


Step 3: Configure WiFi (2 minutes)

Your browser should automatically open to the setup page. If not:

  1. Open a browser and go to: http://192.168.4.1

  2. Select your home WiFi network from the list

  3. Enter your WiFi password

  4. Click Connect

Your Rawk will now:

  • Connect to your home WiFi

  • Disable its temporary network

  • Show you instructions to reconnect


Step 4: Reconnect to Home WiFi (30 seconds)

  1. Disconnect from the RAWK-XXXX network

  2. Reconnect to your home WiFi

  3. Open your browser and go to: http://rawk.local

You'll see the OpenClaw setup wizard.


Step 5: Complete Setup (2 minutes)

The setup wizard will guide you through:

1. Name Your Assistant

  • Choose a name (default: "Rawk")

  • Suggestions: Jarvis, Alfred, Friday, Claude

2. Connect the Brain

3. Your Hotline (Pick One)

  • WhatsApp: Link your personal account (QR code after setup)

  • Telegram: Enter your bot token from @BotFatherarrow-up-right

  • Web Only: Skip channels for now

4. Power-Ups

  • Web Browsing (recommended)

  • File Access (recommended)

  • Proactive Mode (recommended)

  • Smart Home (requires Home Assistant)

5. Execution Mode

  • YOLO Mode 🎰 (default) — Full system access, no training wheels

  • Safe Mode — Ask permission for risky commands

  • Sandbox Mode — Runs in Docker container


Step 6: First Conversation (30 seconds)

After setup:

  1. Chat interface appears at the bottom of the screen

  2. Try a message: "Hey, who are you?"

  3. Your assistant responds!


What's Next?

Connect Your Phone (WhatsApp or Telegram)

If you chose WhatsApp or Telegram during setup:

WhatsApp:

  1. Visit http://rawk.local:18789

  2. Click Link WhatsApp

  3. Scan the QR code with your phone

  4. Send a message: "Hey Rawk!"

Telegram:

  1. Open Telegram and search for your bot (the username you created with @BotFather)

  2. Click Start

  3. Send a message: "Hey Rawk!"

Explore the Control UI

Visit http://rawk.local:18789 to:

  • View chat history

  • Adjust settings

  • Check logs

  • Install skills


Troubleshooting

Can't find RAWK-XXXX WiFi?

  • Wait 60 seconds after plugging in — the device is still booting

  • Try power cycling: unplug, wait 10 seconds, plug back in

Can't connect to rawk.local?

  • Try the IP address directly (check your router's connected devices)

  • Make sure you're on the same WiFi network

  • Try: http://rawk (without .local)

Setup wizard won't load?

  • Clear your browser cache

  • Try a different browser

  • Visit http://192.168.4.1 directly if still in AP mode

WhatsApp/Telegram not working?

  • Check your API key in Settings

  • Verify the channel is enabled in Control UI

  • Check logs at http://rawk.local:18789/logs


Need More Help?

See the Full Setup Guide or FAQ.

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