Restore access
Recover dashboard, chat, gateway, tunnel, and VPS access without turning the session into a broad rebuild.
Rescue OpenClaw
Rescue a broken OpenClaw setup live.
When OpenClaw is down, the fastest path is not another random restart. A rescue session focuses on restoring access, isolating the blocker, and giving you a clean recovery runbook.
Direct answer
Rescue OpenClaw
Rescue OpenClaw by stabilizing gateway access first, then checking token flow, dashboard state, tunnel or VPS access, provider auth, and workspace safety. If the system is business-critical or you are stuck after trying the guide, book the fixed-scope rescue session.
Fast triage
What we check first
Token mismatch repair
Trace missing or mismatched gateway tokens across environment variables, browser storage, config, and service restarts.
Server recovery
Inspect VPS process state, firewall basics, ports, logs, startup services, and reconnect failures after updates or reboot.
Auth recovery
Check OpenAI, Codex, Claude, Ollama, or other provider auth enough to prove model access works end to end.
Workspace safety
Avoid destructive fixes. Verify project files are present and separate your application issue from the OpenClaw issue.
Recovery notes
Leave with what broke, what changed, restart commands, known risks, and what to check if the same symptom returns.
Before the call
Bring the symptoms, not the secrets
Have these ready and redact tokens before pasting logs anywhere.
- The last time OpenClaw worked and what changed right before it failed.
- Current access method: local browser, SSH tunnel, Tailscale, reverse proxy, or public URL.
- Gateway start method and any systemd, Docker, or terminal commands you use.
- Redacted logs for gateway, dashboard, model provider, or VPS process failures.
- A list of anything you do not want changed during the rescue call.
Choose the right path
Related OpenClaw help
FAQ
Common questions
What is an OpenClaw rescue session?
It is a fixed-scope remote session for broken or unstable OpenClaw installs: gateway access, token mismatch, dashboard failures, tunnels, VPS recovery, auth, and safe restart flow.
Is the OpenClaw rescue session a guaranteed fix?
No. It is best effort. The goal is to restore access when possible, isolate the blocker when not possible, and leave clear recovery notes.
How is rescue different from setup?
Rescue starts from a broken existing install and focuses on recovery. Setup starts from a new or planned install and focuses on getting the environment configured correctly.
Can you help with VPS or tunnel problems?
Yes. Common sessions cover SSH tunnels, Tailscale, secure browser context problems, reverse proxy basics, VPS firewall checks, and gateway process recovery.
Ready when this is worth fixing live
Book Rescue Session
Book through CloudYeti. We will use the time to stabilize, isolate, or document the next exact recovery step.
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