Connect ChatGPT Pro to OpenClaw

Why ChatGPT Pro

You already have a ChatGPT Pro subscription from Lesson 2. Now you'll connect it to OpenClaw as the AI provider. This means:

• No separate API costs — your flat-rate ChatGPT Pro subscription covers everything
• Unlimited tokens — no spending limits to manage, no surprise bills
• One account — the same ChatGPT Pro you use for chat also powers your OpenClaw
• OAuth authentication — browser-based login, no API keys to manage

Step 1: Open OpenClaw's Provider Settings

SSH into your server and run the onboarding wizard:

ssh claw@YOUR_SERVER_IP
openclaw onboard

Step 2: Select ChatGPT as Provider

Select OpenAI/ChatGPT when prompted for an AI provider.

Step 3: Authenticate via OAuth

OpenClaw will open a browser-based login flow. Sign in with your ChatGPT account — the same one you use for ChatGPT Pro.

1. OpenClaw displays a URL — open it in your browser
2. Log in to your ChatGPT account
3. Authorize OpenClaw to use your account
4. The browser confirms the connection — you can close the tab

Restart OpenClaw to pick up the changes:

systemctl --user restart openclaw-gateway

Step 4: Test It

Send a message to your Telegram bot:

What model are you running on?

You should get an intelligent response. If it works — congratulations, your OpenClaw is alive and thinking.

When You're Done

• ChatGPT selected as AI provider in OpenClaw
• OAuth authentication completed (logged in with your ChatGPT Pro account)
• OpenClaw restarted
• Test message gets an intelligent response

Monthly Cost: $0

Your ChatGPT Pro subscription ($212.80/month) covers unlimited usage. There are no per-token charges, no spending limits to set, and no surprise bills. The AI powering your OpenClaw is the same subscription you're already paying for.