OpenClaw Telegram Troubleshooting Guides
·1 min read·By Christopher Kvamme
Find and fix any OpenClaw Telegram error. Guides for 401 unauthorized, silent bots, webhook conflicts, pairing failures, allowFrom config, and connection problems.
Guides in this series
Fix OpenClaw Telegram 401 Unauthorized ErrorFix the OpenClaw Telegram 401 unauthorized error by regenerating your bot token in BotFather and updating your gateway config.Mar 6, 2026Fix OpenClaw Telegram allowFrom: User ID vs UsernameFix OpenClaw Telegram allowFrom errors by using numeric user IDs instead of usernames. Covers getting your ID, config format, and adding multiple users.Mar 6, 2026Fix OpenClaw Telegram Bot Not Responding in GroupsFix an OpenClaw Telegram bot that connects but stays silent. Covers pairing approval, requireMention, privacy mode, drop lines in logs, and the full diagnostic checklist.Mar 6, 2026Fix OpenClaw Telegram Connection Errors: ETIMEOUT and ECONNREFUSEDFix OpenClaw Telegram connection errors including ETIMEOUT, ECONNREFUSED, and ENOTFOUND. Covers DNS issues, firewall rules, proxy configuration, and VPS provider blocks.Mar 6, 2026Fix OpenClaw Telegram Group ID and Chat ID ErrorsFix OpenClaw Telegram chat ID errors. Covers supergroup vs regular group IDs, finding the correct ID, and what happens when a group upgrades.Mar 6, 2026Fix OpenClaw Telegram Pairing and Approval ErrorsFix OpenClaw Telegram pairing errors. Approve pending requests, configure auto-approve for trusted users, reject unwanted pairings, and troubleshoot stuck approvals.Mar 6, 2026Fix OpenClaw Telegram Webhook and sendChatAction ErrorsFix OpenClaw Telegram webhook conflicts, 409 errors, and sendChatAction failures. Covers polling vs webhook mode, deleting stale webhooks, and reverse proxy setup.Mar 6, 2026
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Changelog
- 2026-02-14: Initial publication
- 2026-02-25: Added changelog, structural improvements
- 2026-02-27: Added inline cross-links and Related Resources section
- 2026-03-01: Added bot not responding, allowFrom config, webhook, and connection sections
- 2026-03-06: Reworked as troubleshooting index page. Individual errors split into dedicated guides.
- 2026-03-07: Restructured as sub-hub index. Removed redundant FAQ and diagnosis table. Guide list moved to primary position.
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