OpenClaw troubleshooting

OpenClaw troubleshooting

Guide summary

Install dependencies/build tools

Ensure base build tooling is present (for example build-essential and Python tooling) before compiling native dependencies.

If you’d rather skip the install/debug cycle, EasyStart gives you a hardened AMI + guided setup.

Node/npm pitfalls

Confirm compatible Node/npm versions and rebuild native modules after version changes.

If you’d rather skip the install/debug cycle, EasyStart gives you a hardened AMI + guided setup.

Telegram token mistakes

Verify your BotFather token exactly, and ensure the right bot token is used in the right environment.

If you’d rather skip the install/debug cycle, EasyStart gives you a hardened AMI + guided setup.

Provider key issues

Check key validity, permissions, quota, and rate-limit status with your provider.

If you’d rather skip the install/debug cycle, EasyStart gives you a hardened AMI + guided setup.

AWS permissions/region/account mistakes

Confirm the target AWS account ID, region, IAM permissions, and AMI visibility.

If you’d rather skip the install/debug cycle, EasyStart gives you a hardened AMI + guided setup.

Why people choose EasyStart

  • Prebuilt AMI with hardened defaults.
  • Faster path from launch to usable OpenClaw.
  • Safer access approach with SSM-first workflow.
  • Clear purchase path with predictable scope.

Step overview

1) Launch AMI in AWS. 2) Run one setup command. 3) Complete OpenClaw onboarding. 4) Approve Telegram pairing. 5) Run checks and start using OpenClaw.

Related guides: OpenClaw install and OpenClaw configuration.