The Gateway Security Docs
Use the /gateway/security documentation to harden your OpenClaw deployment.
The Gateway Security Docs is a free OpenClaw Academy lesson on CoddyKit — lesson 3 of 4. You can read the complete lesson below for free — then practise it hands-on in the browser with a built-in code editor and a 24/7 AI tutor. It is part of the OpenClaw Academy learning path, one of 4 lessons in the course, and your progress syncs across the web and the CoddyKit app.
Your Hardening Manual
When you want to lock things down properly, the /gateway/security docs are the place to go. They explain how to harden your deployment. 📖
Why The Gateway
Security centers on the Gateway because it is the single source of truth for sessions, routing, and every channel connection.
One Place To Secure
Since all traffic flows through the Gateway, securing it well protects every channel at once. That makes it your main focus.
What The Docs Cover
The security docs walk through your core controls: tokens, allowlists, requireMention in groups, and mention patterns.
Guardrails Recap
They reinforce the key idea: with full system access, allowlisting and mentions are the main guardrails you depend on.
Find Them Fast
Reach the security guide on the docs site under the /gateway/security route. Bookmark it before you connect real channels.
Read Before You Open
Read the security docs before you expose OpenClaw widely. It is easier to start tight than to lock down after the fact.
Pair With The Config
The docs explain the why; your ~/.openclaw/openclaw.json file is where you apply it. Read one, edit the other.
When Things Break
If access misbehaves, the /gateway/troubleshooting docs help you diagnose connection and routing problems alongside security.
Docs Stay Current
OpenClaw is open source and evolving, so the docs are your most reliable, up-to-date guide as features change over time.
Make It A Habit
Revisit the security docs whenever you add a channel or sender. A quick review keeps your hardening choices intentional.
Quick Check
Let us confirm where security hardening guidance lives.
Recap
Harden through the Gateway using the /gateway/security docs, apply the advice in your config, and revisit it as you grow. ✅
Frequently asked questions
Is the “The Gateway Security Docs” lesson free?
Yes — the full text of “The Gateway Security Docs” is free to read here on the web, and the OpenClaw Academy course includes 4 lessons in total. To practise it interactively (a built-in code editor and a 24/7 AI tutor) and unlock the rest of the OpenClaw Academy course, upgrade to CoddyKit PRO.
What will I learn in “The Gateway Security Docs”?
Use the /gateway/security documentation to harden your OpenClaw deployment. You practise OpenClaw Academy with hands-on code you run directly in the browser, and a 24/7 AI tutor answers your questions as you work through the lesson.
Do I need any experience to start OpenClaw Academy?
No prior experience is required. OpenClaw Academy on CoddyKit is structured for beginners through advanced learners; this is — lesson 3 of 4, so you can start here or from the beginning and move at your own pace.
How long does the “The Gateway Security Docs” lesson take?
Most CoddyKit lessons take about 5–10 minutes. Each one is bite-sized and interactive, so you make steady progress and pick up exactly where you left off across the web and the app.
Can I write and run code in this OpenClaw Academy lesson?
Yes. Every OpenClaw Academy lesson includes a built-in code editor, so you write and run real code right in your browser and get instant AI feedback — no local setup required.
All lessons in this course
- Why Guardrails Matter
- Tokens, Allowlists, and requireMention
- The Gateway Security Docs
- Remote Access via SSH and Tailscale