OpenClaw for agencies:
the right setup.
Agencies have different requirements than solo founders. Client isolation, approval flows, and team access matter. Here's what the right OpenClaw setup looks like.
The agency-specific requirements
Client isolation
Agent context for Client A must not bleed into work for Client B. This rules out shared multi-tenant setups entirely.
Approval controls
Before an agent sends an email or makes a change on behalf of a client, a human should be able to review it. Required interrupts matter.
Team access
Multiple team members need to access the same gateway with appropriate permissions, without each one needing terminal access.
Audit logs
Who approved what, when. Essential for client-facing operations and internal accountability.
Why managed beats DIY for agencies
Building all of the above yourself on a DIY VPS is a significant engineering project. Managed Plus gives you a dedicated gateway with approval controls, audit logs, team access, daily backups, and a clean control center — operated for you, so your team focuses on clients.