# Start Here **URL:** https://community.openclaw.ai/c/start-here/4.md [Latest](https://community.openclaw.ai/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.openclaw.ai/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.openclaw.ai/tags.md) --- ## [Read Me First! - About the Start Here Category](https://community.openclaw.ai/t/read-me-first-about-the-start-here-category/3)
**Author:** [@joe](https://community.openclaw.ai/u/joe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 4:20am UTC](https://community.openclaw.ai/t/read-me-first-about-the-start-here-category/3 "2026-09-16T04:20:19Z")
Start Here is for everyone going from zero to their first useful OpenClaw experience. If you are brand new to OpenClaw, AI, or agent tools, you are in the right place. Ask beginner questions, share what you are trying t… --- ## [OpenClaw Community Terms](https://community.openclaw.ai/t/openclaw-community-terms/148)
**Author:** [@hrudolph](https://community.openclaw.ai/u/hrudolph)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 11:32pm UTC](https://community.openclaw.ai/t/openclaw-community-terms/148 "2026-10-14T23:32:16Z")
Last updated: October 14, 2026 These terms apply to your use of community.openclaw.ai, the OpenClaw community forum. By using the forum, you agree to these terms and the community guidelines. Please also read the Privac… --- ## [OpenClaw Community Privacy Notice](https://community.openclaw.ai/t/openclaw-community-privacy-notice/147)
**Author:** [@hrudolph](https://community.openclaw.ai/u/hrudolph)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 11:31pm UTC](https://community.openclaw.ai/t/openclaw-community-privacy-notice/147 "2026-10-14T23:31:45Z")
Last updated: October 14, 2026 This notice covers community.openclaw.ai, the OpenClaw community forum. The forum uses Discourse and its hosting services. It is separate from data handled by an OpenClaw installation or i… --- ## [Welcome to the OpenClaw Community! 👋](https://community.openclaw.ai/t/welcome-to-the-openclaw-community/5)
**Author:** [@joe](https://community.openclaw.ai/u/joe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 4:20am UTC](https://community.openclaw.ai/t/welcome-to-the-openclaw-community/5 "2026-09-16T04:20:33Z")
Hey there! We’re so glad you joined us. Here are some quick rules and things to get you started and along your way in the OpenClaw Community: Rules: Be nice. Stay on Topic. No spam or self-promotion. No politics. Fol… --- ## [You should create video tutorial for each feature of openclaw](https://community.openclaw.ai/t/you-should-create-video-tutorial-for-each-feature-of-openclaw/210)
**Author:** [@Saul\_Burgos](https://community.openclaw.ai/u/Saul_Burgos)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 7:33pm UTC](https://community.openclaw.ai/t/you-should-create-video-tutorial-for-each-feature-of-openclaw/210 "2026-10-23T19:33:49Z")
Hi , I have been using OpenClaw since February, not heavily, but try to keep up with changes. I would to see a place where, for each feature, you have a video explaining how to use and create the setup. It very tired r… --- ## [Connect to gateway @ ws://127.0.0.1:18789: Could not connect to the server](https://community.openclaw.ai/t/connect-to-gateway-ws-127-0-0-1-could-not-connect-to-the-server/209)
**Author:** [@Blake\_Colman](https://community.openclaw.ai/u/Blake_Colman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 6:03pm UTC](https://community.openclaw.ai/t/connect-to-gateway-ws-127-0-0-1-could-not-connect-to-the-server/209 "2026-10-23T18:03:08Z")
I installed openclaw on oct 17, built 9 agents then oct 21 there was an upgrade or something and now i cant access the gateway and get back into launching my openclaw. Im so lost on this and have tried everything in ter… --- ## [How do you actually talk to your Claw?](https://community.openclaw.ai/t/how-do-you-actually-talk-to-your-claw/196)
**Author:** [@joe](https://community.openclaw.ai/u/joe)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2026, 1:17pm UTC](https://community.openclaw.ai/t/how-do-you-actually-talk-to-your-claw/196 "2026-10-22T13:17:37Z")
Alright Clawfolk! We’ve covered the how’s and the why’s, let’s talk how’s. How are you guys actually talking to your Claws most of the time? We’ve talked about VPS versus local machine, but the other half of that is h… --- ## [Where's Your Claw?: VPS or Local Machine](https://community.openclaw.ai/t/wheres-your-claw-vps-or-local-machine/140)
**Author:** [@joe](https://community.openclaw.ai/u/joe)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2026, 1:00am UTC](https://community.openclaw.ai/t/wheres-your-claw-vps-or-local-machine/140 "2026-10-22T01:00:42Z")
One of the most interesting things about OpenClaw is the flexibility and power it has, depending on where you decide to put it. A lot of dabblers and dip-a-toe experimenters are putting OpenClaw up on VPS, and swear by i… --- ## [First thing your Claw did that made you think, "Okay, I'm keeping this."](https://community.openclaw.ai/t/first-thing-your-claw-did-that-made-you-think-okay-im-keeping-this/177)
**Author:** [@joe](https://community.openclaw.ai/u/joe)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2026, 8:29pm UTC](https://community.openclaw.ai/t/first-thing-your-claw-did-that-made-you-think-okay-im-keeping-this/177 "2026-10-19T20:29:39Z")
Every single one of you have experienced this. There’s a moment when new tech is no longer a goofy little experiment you’re futzing around with and starts becoming something you start mentally rearranging your workflow … --- ## [How can i stop whatsapp reply to block list?](https://community.openclaw.ai/t/how-can-i-stop-whatsapp-reply-to-block-list/180)
**Author:** [@zport](https://community.openclaw.ai/u/zport)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2026, 8:39am UTC](https://community.openclaw.ai/t/how-can-i-stop-whatsapp-reply-to-block-list/180 "2026-10-19T08:39:57Z")
I have a block list that not suppose to receive answer or reply from openclaw or agents. But block list keep receive message by reply. i try fix it but it doesn’t work, but i reinstall everything. now i dare not open … --- ## [OpenClaw keeps opening and closing Comandprompt windows — what’s causing it and how to stop it?](https://community.openclaw.ai/t/openclaw-keeps-opening-and-closing-comandprompt-windows-what-s-causing-it-and-how-to-stop-it/118)
**Author:** [@Hidechan](https://community.openclaw.ai/u/Hidechan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2026, 5:04pm UTC](https://community.openclaw.ai/t/openclaw-keeps-opening-and-closing-comandprompt-windows-what-s-causing-it-and-how-to-stop-it/118 "2026-10-18T17:04:44Z")
I’ve been using OpenClaw on Windows, and I keep running into a really annoying issue: every time I open, minimize, maximize, or switch focus on the OpenClaw window, multiple ComandPrompt terminals flash open and close. … --- ## [Remove/Hide/Admend Heartbeat (main) setting](https://community.openclaw.ai/t/remove-hide-admend-heartbeat-main-setting/164)
**Author:** [@zport](https://community.openclaw.ai/u/zport)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2026, 2:07pm UTC](https://community.openclaw.ai/t/remove-hide-admend-heartbeat-main-setting/164 "2026-10-17T14:07:35Z")
"Final Status NO\_REPLY - There are no recurring tasks, automations, or heartbeat monitoring requiring attention at this moment. The system has recovered and is functioning normally. No response needed - the system is o… --- ## [I've tried OpenClaw on pretty much every OS by now. MacOS is my go-to](https://community.openclaw.ai/t/ive-tried-openclaw-on-pretty-much-every-os-by-now-macos-is-my-go-to/101)
**Author:** [@Sedrak](https://community.openclaw.ai/u/Sedrak)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 8:27pm UTC](https://community.openclaw.ai/t/ive-tried-openclaw-on-pretty-much-every-os-by-now-macos-is-my-go-to/101 "2026-10-16T20:27:35Z")
Currently running it on my Mac, a Linux VPS, Windows, and Omarchy VM. Mac is my favorite so far. It feels faster for some reason and the app is dope. Luna Max is my default as it’s already pretty fast, cheap and smart. … --- ## [OpenClaw: access not configured - Spam to all whatsapp contact](https://community.openclaw.ai/t/openclaw-access-not-configured-spam-to-all-whatsapp-contact/151)
**Author:** [@zport](https://community.openclaw.ai/u/zport)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 8:12am UTC](https://community.openclaw.ai/t/openclaw-access-not-configured-spam-to-all-whatsapp-contact/151 "2026-10-16T08:12:02Z")
I found that Openclaw reply all contact that send me text with it pairing code. I do not want Openclaw to answer any chat in whatsapp except me. How should i do? A newbie question --- ## ["Ask me first" is an instruction, not a deterministic gate](https://community.openclaw.ai/t/ask-me-first-is-an-instruction-not-a-deterministic-gate/98)
**Author:** [@ZeroSignal](https://community.openclaw.ai/u/ZeroSignal)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 7:19pm UTC](https://community.openclaw.ai/t/ask-me-first-is-an-instruction-not-a-deterministic-gate/98 "2026-10-14T19:19:06Z")
Always ask before sending messages, deleting files, or changing system settings. That’s a good instruction. It tells the agent what you expect. But there’s a difference between an agent knowing it shouldn’t do something… --- ## [Obsidian is becoming the long-term memory for all my agents](https://community.openclaw.ai/t/obsidian-is-becoming-the-long-term-memory-for-all-my-agents/106)
**Author:** [@Sedrak](https://community.openclaw.ai/u/Sedrak)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 5:36pm UTC](https://community.openclaw.ai/t/obsidian-is-becoming-the-long-term-memory-for-all-my-agents/106 "2026-10-01T17:36:57Z")
I use Obsidian as a centralized long-term memory for my agent apps. Mostly my OpenClaw agents, but also Codex, Claude, and even Hermes. Having them work with the same markdown notes makes projects much easier for me to t… --- ## [What did you name your agent, and why?](https://community.openclaw.ai/t/what-did-you-name-your-agent-and-why/96)
**Author:** [@Eisenh0rn40](https://community.openclaw.ai/u/Eisenh0rn40)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 12:58pm UTC](https://community.openclaw.ai/t/what-did-you-name-your-agent-and-why/96 "2026-09-27T12:58:13Z")
Mine is called PollyBot, usually just Polly. The name comes from Polyphemus, the cyclops from Greek mythology. Which sounds rather grand until you shorten it to Polly. Polly runs on a Mac mini and helps me with projects…