How do I troubleshoot OpenClaw deployment errors?
Definitive Answer
Check the deployment logs in your FetchOpenClaws dashboard for specific error messages. Common issues include invalid YAML config, missing environment variables, failed health checks, and incorrect API credentials. The platform provides guided fix suggestions for each error type.
Step-by-Step Guide
- 1Open the deployment logs in your FetchOpenClaws dashboard to find the specific error.
- 2Check config validation: look for YAML syntax errors, missing required fields, or invalid values.
- 3Verify environment variables: ensure all API keys and secrets are set and not expired.
- 4Check health check results: if the agent started but health checks fail, verify the health endpoint responds.
- 5Run the integration checker to test all platform connections for token or webhook issues.
- 6If the issue persists, check the Log Viewer for runtime errors in your agent skill execution.
Example Prompt
My OpenClaw deployment is failing with a health check timeout after 30 seconds. The agent starts but does not respond to the health endpoint. Help me diagnose the issue.
Common Pitfalls
- Ignoring the specific error message and trying random fixes instead of reading the logs
- Not checking environment variables when the error mentions missing credentials
- Assuming the agent code is wrong when the issue is a misconfigured platform integration
- Redeploying repeatedly without fixing the root cause, wasting time and credits
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