Security Checklist

Run Security Audit

openclaw security audit --deep

Enable DM Pairing

Set dmPolicy to "pairing" (default).

Require Mention in Groups

Prevent background triggers.

Bind to Loopback

Keep gateway.bind on "loopback".

Enable Gateway Auth

Set gateway.auth.mode to "token".

Enable Sandboxing

Set agents.defaults.sandbox.mode to "non-main".

File Permissions

~/.openclaw is 700, config files are 600.

Review Tool Allowlists

Limit exec, browser, file operations.