When creating a new OpenClaw instance on MyClaw, you can restore it from a backup.
You do not have to set everything up from scratch. If you already have an OpenClaw backup from MyClaw or your local machine, you can create a new instance with your previous data and settings.
This is especially useful if you were running OpenClaw locally on a Mac mini, personal computer, or server and now want to move it to MyClaw.
From the Dashboard, choose Create New Claw and select OpenClaw as the instance type.
Continue through the setup flow until you reach the OpenClaw configuration options.
Enable the Restore from Backup switch in the configuration form.
Select an existing backup from your MyClaw account, or upload a backup file from your computer.
Complete the remaining setup and submit the creation form.
Once the instance starts, it will use the data and settings from the selected backup.
If you already have backups in your MyClaw account, choose one directly from the list.
The list shows basic information such as the backup name, time, type, and file size.
A backup may remain available even after its original instance has been deleted. You can still use it to create a new instance.
You can upload a local OpenClaw backup file instead of choosing one from your account.
.tar.gz.zipBefore using the file, MyClaw checks whether it is a valid OpenClaw backup. If validation fails, choose another file.
Upload progress is displayed while the file is being transferred. After upload succeeds, the file becomes the backup source for the new instance.
Maximum file size: 2 GB
These backups are created by MyClaw for your OpenClaw instances and can be selected directly from your account.
If you run OpenClaw locally, create an official backup with this command:
openclaw backup createThe generated file includes a timestamp in its name and usually ends with openclaw-backup.tar.gz. Upload this file when creating your new MyClaw OpenClaw instance.
No. If the restore does not succeed, the instance is still created and started as a new OpenClaw instance. You can try restoring again later.
The uploaded backup file is only used for this restore process.
Restore from Backup appears in the configuration step when creating a new OpenClaw instance. It is available from both the main instance creation flow and the new instance dialog on the instance list page.
Create a new MyClaw instance from your existing backup — your data and settings come with you.
Restore from BackupMyClaw backups or local .tar.gz/.zip files · Up to 2 GB