How do I migrate my existing OpenClaw instance?
Definitive Answer
Use the FetchOpenClaws Migration Assistant to export your current config and data, upload it for automatic compatibility analysis, review the translated configuration, and deploy to FetchOpenClaws. Your old instance continues serving traffic until you redirect DNS for zero-downtime migration.
Step-by-Step Guide
- 1Install the FetchOpenClaws CLI and run the export command against your existing deployment.
- 2The CLI bundles your agent config, memory state, conversation history, and integration settings.
- 3Upload the export bundle to FetchOpenClaws for automatic compatibility analysis.
- 4Review the compatibility report and resolve any flagged issues (the assistant suggests alternatives).
- 5Deploy the translated config to FetchOpenClaws and run the integration checker.
- 6Once verified, redirect DNS from your old host to FetchOpenClaws for zero-downtime cutover.
Example Prompt
Migrate my OpenClaw agent from a Docker Compose deployment on AWS to FetchOpenClaws managed hosting, including all conversation history and WhatsApp/Slack integrations.
Common Pitfalls
- Not exporting conversation history and memory state, losing valuable context
- Switching DNS before verifying the new deployment works correctly
- Forgetting to update webhook URLs in third-party platforms after migration
- Not running the integration checker to verify all platform connections post-migration
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