Overview

This guide walks you through connecting AWS Bedrock to WhatsApp using OpenClaw. You'll learn how to configure authentication, set up the channel, and deploy your AI assistant.

AWS Bedrock Features

  • Enterprise security
  • AWS integration
  • Multiple providers
  • Compliance certifications

WhatsApp Capabilities

  • Direct messages
  • Group chats
  • Media support

Step 1: Configure AWS Bedrock

AWS credentials or bearer token

  1. Configure AWS CLI with credentials
  2. Enable Bedrock in your AWS region
  3. Request model access in AWS console
  4. Set AWS_PROFILE or credentials in OpenClaw

Step 2: Configure WhatsApp

  1. Enable WhatsApp in your openclaw.json configuration
  2. Start the OpenClaw gateway with 'openclaw gateway start'
  3. Scan the QR code displayed in terminal with WhatsApp mobile app
  4. Wait for authentication to complete
  5. Configure DM policy and allowlist for access control

Step 3: Combined Configuration

Add both configurations to your openclaw.json:

{
  "agents": {
    "defaults": {
      "model": {
        "primary": "bedrock/anthropic.claude-3-sonnet"
      }
    }
  },
  "models": {
    "providers": {
      "bedrock": {
  "models": {
    "providers": {
      "bedrock": {
        "region": "us-east-1",
        "profile": "default"
      }
    }
  },
  "channels": {
    "whatsapp": {
      "enabled": true,
      "dmPolicy": "pairing",
      "allowFrom": ["111@s.whatsapp.net"],
      "groupPolicy": "allowlist",
      "mediaMaxMb": 5
    }
  }
}
}

Step 4: Start the Gateway

# Start the gateway
openclaw gateway start

# Check status
openclaw status

# View logs
openclaw logs --follow

Access Control

WhatsApp supports the following access control policies:

DM Policies

Policy Description
allowlist Only senders in allowFrom list are processed
pairing Unknown senders receive a pairing code; admin must approve
open All DMs are processed (requires allowFrom: ["*"])

Group Policies

Policy Description
allowlist Only groups in groupAllowFrom are processed
open All groups are processed

Deploy Options

Choose how to deploy your AWS Bedrock + WhatsApp setup:

Local Deployment

Run on your personal machine with local-only access

View Guide →

VPS Deployment

Always-on deployment on a Linux VPS

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Cloud Deployment

Managed container deployment on Fly.io or similar

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Docker Deployment

Containerized deployment with Docker

View Guide →

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I set up AWS Bedrock with WhatsApp?
Configure AWS Bedrock as your AI provider and enable WhatsApp as a channel in openclaw.json. The gateway routes WhatsApp messages to AWS Bedrock for processing automatically.
Is AWS Bedrock a good choice for WhatsApp bots?
AWS Bedrock works great with WhatsApp. Enterprise-grade security and AWS ecosystem integration make it well-suited for Personal AI assistant and Family group automation.