You can modify the AI model used by your OpenClaw by updating your API provider settings in hPanel.
With 1-Click OpenClaw, you can use only nexos.ai, OpenAI, Anthropic, or xAI. You can pick different models within nexos.ai.
Change Models Using nexos.ai
If you are using the integrated nexos.ai provider, you can change models directly through hPanel:
- Log in to hPanel and navigate to the OpenClaw section.
- Click the Add another AI provider manually section.
- Select the model you want to use.
- Click save and update.

Switch to a custom AI provider
To use a model from a different provider, (possibilities are OpenAI, Anthropic, or xAI), you must manually update your API key.
- Go to the OpenClaw section in hPanel.
- Click the Options (⋮) button next to your instance and select Manage.

- Locate the section labeled Add another AI provider manually and click the arrow to expand the options.

- Enter the API key obtained from your chosen vendor (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic, xAI, Google Gemini, or nexos.ai)..
NOTE: Without an API key and purchased credits, OpenClaw will not be able to function properly.
- Save the changes.
After adding a new API key, click OpenClaw to launch the application. A Starting OpenClaw window will appear while the system automatically identifies the new key and runs the necessary configurations.

Once the process is complete, your assistant will be ready for use with the new model.