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Fresh Ubuntu VPS Setup for OpenClaw Install on Ubuntu VPS Install Without Docker Node 24 Setup for OpenClaw Hostinger VPS Setup for OpenClaw Run After SSH Logout (PM2)
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Understanding Gateway Port 18789 Performing an Security Audit Tailscale Private Access Setup for OpenClaw VPS Security Checklist
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Why You Need a Dedicated WhatsApp Number for OpenClaw Telegram Allowlist Guide Understanding Telegram Pairing in OpenClaw Telegram Channel Setup WhatsApp Setup

Troubleshooting

Find the failing layer before changing config.

Start with the symptom, run the diagnostic command, compare good output vs bad output, then apply the smallest fix.

dashboard Med severity

Fix: OpenClaw Dashboard Not Opening

Step-by-step diagnosis and fix for when the OpenClaw dashboard refuses to load. Covers SSH tunnels, Gateway binding, and firewall issues.

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gateway High severity

Fix: Gateway Not Running

Step-by-step diagnosis for Gateway crashes. Covers port conflicts, Node.js version issues, permission errors, and PM2 background failures.

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node Med severity

Fix OpenClaw Node Version Too Old

Check your Node.js version, shell path, service path, and VPS runtime before reinstalling OpenClaw or changing Gateway access.

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telegram Med severity

Fix Telegram Bot Not Replying in OpenClaw

Check bot token, pairing, allowlist, dmPolicy, Gateway status, and logs without weakening access controls unnecessarily.

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