The Control UI is the full management interface for your OpenClaw gateway. It runs at https://your-slug.openclaws.biz and is organized into 4 tab groups with 13 tabs total.
Tab Overview
Chat
The primary interface for talking to your AI assistant. Supports multi-turn conversations with full access to all connected toolkits and skills.
Control
| Tab | Description |
|---|
| Overview | Dashboard showing gateway status, connected services, and recent activity |
| Channels | Configure messaging channels — Telegram, Discord, WhatsApp, Slack, Google Chat, Signal, iMessage, Nostr |
| Instances | Manage running OpenClaw instances and their configurations |
| Sessions | View and manage conversation sessions with your AI |
| Usage | Monitor token usage, API calls, and resource consumption |
| Cron Jobs | Schedule recurring tasks like morning briefings or periodic reports |
Agent
| Tab | Description |
|---|
| Agents | Configure AI agent behavior, system prompts, and capabilities |
| Skills | Browse and enable the 51+ built-in skills your assistant can use |
| Nodes | Manage connected devices and nodes that can interact with your gateway |
Settings
| Tab | Description |
|---|
| Config | Core gateway configuration — model selection, API keys, environment variables |
| Debug | Real-time debugging tools for troubleshooting agent behavior |
| Logs | View gateway logs including agent actions, tool calls, and errors |
Accessing the Control UI
Click “Open your OpenClaw” from the Dashboard or Settings page. The gateway token is passed automatically via the URL hash — you’ll be auto-authenticated.
Device Pairing
New browser connections require a one-time pairing approval.
When you use the “Open your OpenClaw” button, the gateway token is included automatically. You may still need to approve the device on first connection.
Each browser profile gets a unique device ID. Clearing browser data will require re-pairing.
