Connection

Connect Claw Desktop to your OpenClaw instance to start reviewing and resuming agent runs.

Prerequisites

• An OpenClaw instance running and accessible
• Your OpenClaw API token

Connection Setup

1. Open Claw Desktop
2. Enter your Host URL (e.g., wss://your-server.com:8080)
3. Enter your API Token
4. Click Test Connection to verify

Once connected, Claw Desktop will perform a V3 WebSocket handshake and receive a device token for persistent authentication.

Multiple Hosts

You can add and manage multiple OpenClaw hosts. Switch between them from the connection dropdown in the sidebar.

Troubleshooting

If connection fails:

• Ensure your OpenClaw instance is running
• Check that the Host URL is correct (include wss:// for secure connections)
• Verify your API token hasn’t expired
• Check network connectivity (firewall, VPN, etc.)