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.

Fix OpenClaw Dashboard Not Opening on VPS

Check Gateway status, binding address, SSH tunnel, private network access, and firewall assumptions.

Diagnose a stopped or crashing OpenClaw Gateway before changing firewall or public access settings.

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

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