OPENCLAW
OpenClaw update
DESKTOP COMPANION

# Connecting to OpenClaw

Finding your gateway and preparing the Control UI.

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Ask, create, and automate Give your assistant tasks and let it help across your computer.
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Chat wherever you like This app, WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, Slack — your choice.
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Stay in control Everything runs where you decide, with permissions you grant.

OpenClaw can take actions using the permissions and services you enable. Review prompts and only connect tools you trust.

Remote connection Connect with a Gateway address or an SSH tunnel.
Gateway URL
SSH target Gateway port
Gateway authentication
Gateway token Gateway password

Checking local services…
Release channel

Installs the CLI and managed Node runtime in ~/.openclaw.

GATEWAYS ON THIS NETWORK SEARCHING

Looking for nearby OpenClaw gateways…

INSTALL LOG RUNNING