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Troubleshooting and Safety

Use a safer checklist when configs, pairing, or channels do not behave as expected.

First Rule: Keep The Problem Small

When OpenClaw fails, reduce the system to the smallest reproducible path:

  1. local Gateway,
  2. local Control UI,
  3. one model,
  4. one channel,
  5. no extra skills.

This is the fastest troubleshooting pattern for any openclaw tutorial workflow.

Good First Checks

  • openclaw gateway status
  • openclaw dashboard
  • openclaw devices list
  • recent config changes in ~/.openclaw/openclaw.json

Safety Notes Worth Remembering

Official docs warn that third-party skills should be treated as untrusted code.

Official pairing docs also make clear that allowlists and pairing stores are security boundaries. Do not casually copy them between machines.

When To Add Complexity

Only add more channels, remote access, or extra skills after the local dashboard path is stable. That sounds conservative, but it saves the most time.

Table of Contents

First Rule: Keep The Problem Small
Good First Checks
Safety Notes Worth Remembering
When To Add Complexity