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OpenClaw Docs for setup, Docker, Windows, and channel operations

Use the OpenClaw docs hub to install OpenClaw, deploy it on Docker or a VPS, connect Telegram, and troubleshoot gateway or channel issues.

Popular tasks

Start with the most common OpenClaw tasks before you browse the full docs index.

Install OpenClaw locally

The fastest path for what OpenClaw is, how to install it, how to update it, and how to remove legacy installs.

InstallSetup
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Install OpenClaw on Windows

Use the Windows guide for PowerShell setup, startup checks, Defender, and firewall issues.

WindowsPowerShell
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Deploy OpenClaw with Docker or on a VPS

Use the Docker and VPS workflow for persistent gateway data, restarts, backups, and 24/7 uptime.

DockerVPS
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OpenClaw Commands Reference

Browse beginner-friendly command explanations for install, restart, logs, Docker, and backup tasks.

CommandsBeginner
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Troubleshoot OpenClaw

Find symptoms, causes, and fixes for gateway, onboarding, channel, and runtime issues.

TroubleshootingGateway
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OpenClaw FAQ

Go to the FAQ hub for brand, pricing, skills, update, uninstall, and gateway token questions.

FAQQuestions
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Recommended path

Local install → Docker / VPS → troubleshooting. The shortest route to a stable OpenClaw setup.

Step 1

Local Install (Mac / Linux)

Finish onboarding, verify the first run, and learn how to update or uninstall OpenClaw safely.

Beginner15-25 min
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Step 2

Docker / VPS Deployment

Run OpenClaw 24/7 on Ubuntu with Docker, persistence, backups, and restart procedures.

Recommended30-45 min
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Step 3

Troubleshooting Library

Fix onboarding, gateway, permissions, Docker, and runtime blockers with verification steps.

ReferenceLookup
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All tutorials

Pick a topic and jump directly to the OpenClaw setup, channel, or configuration guide you need.

Install & Deploy

OpenClaw install, Windows setup, Docker deployment, and VPS operations.

Local Install (Mac / Linux)

Install OpenClaw, complete onboarding, and answer common update or uninstall questions.

Beginner
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Windows Install

PowerShell-based setup with startup checks, firewall fixes, and command troubleshooting.

Windows
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Docker / VPS Deployment

Ubuntu + Docker with persistence, gateway restarts, backups, and minimal hardening.

Recommended
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Channel Integrations

Connect OpenClaw to Telegram, WhatsApp, or Feishu and verify each channel safely.

Telegram

The most stable OpenClaw channel for quick verification and daily use.

Recommended
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WhatsApp

Great UX, but use a spare account and expect more pairing or session troubleshooting.

Caution
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Feishu / Lark

Best for teams in CN environments with webhook and connection-mode considerations.

Team
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Advanced & Ops

Routing, security hardening, gateway tokens, skills, and browser relay related operations.

Advanced Configuration

Security, routing, gateway token, browser relay, plugins, and OpenClaw skills.

Advanced
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Troubleshooting

Symptoms, causes, fixes, and verification steps for the most common OpenClaw failures.

Reference
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Multi-Agent YAML

Single-instance multi-agent setup and routing policy design in YAML.

Advanced
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Feishu Webhook Tunneling

Expose local gateway callbacks over HTTPS tunnels for webhook-based setups.

Ops
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