The /dashboard command establishes an SSH tunnel to your OpenClaw instance and opens the web-based dashboard in your browser. This provides a GUI for monitoring and interacting with your OpenClaw agent.
Usage Dashboard Access Process 1. Select Deployment Choose which deployment’s dashboard to open:
/dashboard - Select a deployment to open its dashboard ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ > production-claude 203.0.113.45 │ │ staging-test 198.51.100.23 [tunnel active] │ └────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ Arrow keys to select | Enter to connect | Esc to go back
Deployments with active tunnels are marked with [tunnel active].
2. Connecting ClawControl establishes an SSH tunnel:
/dashboard - Connecting... ┌────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ Establishing SSH tunnel... │ │ This may take a few seconds... │ └────────────────────────────────────────────┘
3. Dashboard Ready Once connected, the dashboard URL is displayed:
/dashboard - production-claude ┌═══════════════════════════════════════════════════┐ ║ Dashboard Ready ║ ║ Tunnel: 127.0.0.1:18790 → 203.0.113.45:18789 ║ └───────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ ┌────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ Dashboard URL: │ │ http://127.0.0.1:18790/?token=abc123... │ └────────────────────────────────────────────┘ O Open in browser C Copy URL to clipboard D Disconnect tunnel Esc Back to selection (tunnel stays active)
Dashboard Actions Open in Browser (O) Press O to automatically open the dashboard in your default browser:
# Browser opens to: http://127.0.0.1:18790/?token =abc123def456. ..
Copy URL (C) Press C to copy the full URL to your clipboard:
✓ URL copied to clipboard! http://127.0.0.1:18790/?token=abc123def456...
You can now paste this URL anywhere.
Disconnect Tunnel (D) Press D to close the SSH tunnel:
/dashboard - Select a deployment to open its dashboard ┌────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ > production-claude 203.0.113.45 │ └────────────────────────────────────────────┘ # Tunnel removed, no longer marked [tunnel active]
Keep Tunnel Active (Esc) Press Esc to return to the selection view while keeping the tunnel active. The tunnel continues running in the background.
SSH Tunnel Details How It Works
ClawControl creates an SSH connection to your server
Forwards a local port (e.g., 18790) to the remote OpenClaw gateway (18789)
Retrieves the gateway authentication token
Constructs the full dashboard URL with token
Opens in your browser or copies to clipboard
Port Assignment Local ports are automatically assigned starting from 18790:
First tunnel: 127.0.0.1:18790
Second tunnel: 127.0.0.1:18791
Third tunnel: 127.0.0.1:18792
And so on…
Multiple Tunnels You can have multiple dashboard tunnels open simultaneously:
1 active tunnel production-claude: 127.0.0.1:18790 → 203.0.113.45:18789 staging-test: 127.0.0.1:18791 → 198.51.100.23:18789
Dashboard Features The OpenClaw dashboard provides:
Real-time Chat : Interact with your AI agentConversation History : View past conversationsTool Execution Logs : See what tools were invokedConfiguration : Modify agent settingsSystem Status : Monitor resource usageFile Browser : Browse and download files
Example Terminal Session > /dashboard /dashboard - Select a deployment ┌────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ > production-claude 203.0.113.45 │ └────────────────────────────────────────────┘ [Enter] /dashboard - Connecting... Establishing SSH tunnel... Retrieving dashboard URL... ✓ Dashboard Ready Tunnel: 127.0.0.1:18790 → 203.0.113.45:18789 Dashboard URL: http://127.0.0.1:18790/?token=abc123def456... [Press O] # Browser opens automatically # Dashboard loads in browser [In ClawControl, press Esc] /dashboard - Select a deployment ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ > production-claude 203.0.113.45 [tunnel active] │ └────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ # Tunnel still running, can reconnect later [Press Enter again] # Instantly loads dashboard view (tunnel already active) ✓ Dashboard Ready
Browser Access When you open the dashboard URL:
OpenClaw Dashboard [Chat Interface] ┌────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ You: What's the server uptime? │ │ │ │ Assistant: Let me check that for you. │ │ [Running command: uptime] │ │ The server has been up for 5 days, 3 hours│ └────────────────────────────────────────────┘ [Type message...] [Send]
Security The dashboard is secured with:
Token Authentication : URL includes a secure tokenSSH Tunnel Encryption : All traffic encrypted via SSHLocal Access Only : Dashboard only accessible via 127.0.0.1Session Tokens : Tokens expire after period of inactivity
Do not share dashboard URLs. They contain authentication tokens that grant full access to your OpenClaw instance.
Troubleshooting Connection Failed /dashboard - Connection failed ┌────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ Failed to establish SSH tunnel │ │ Error: Connection timeout │ └────────────────────────────────────────────┘ Press Enter or Esc to go back
Solutions:
Check server status: /status
Verify SSH works: /ssh
Check firewall rules allow SSH (port 22)
Browser Won’t Open Manual Access:
Press C to copy URL
Manually paste into any browser
Ensure you include the full token
Tunnel Already Active If you select a deployment with an active tunnel, ClawControl instantly displays the dashboard view without reconnecting.
Port Conflict Error: Port 18790 already in use
Solution:
ClawControl automatically finds the next available port. If you see this error, close other tunnels with D first.Empty State If no deployed instances exist:
/dashboard - Open OpenClaw dashboard ┌────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ No deployed instances found! │ │ Deploy an instance first with /deploy │ └────────────────────────────────────────────┘ Press any key to return to home
Keyboard Controls Selection View:
↑/↓ - Navigate between deploymentsEnter - Connect to selected deploymentEsc - Return to home
Dashboard View:
O - Open in browserC - Copy URL to clipboardD - Disconnect tunnelEsc - Back to selection (keep tunnel active)
Alternative Access Via Tailscale If Tailscale is configured:
http://100.64.0.12:18789/
No tunnel needed - direct access over Tailscale VPN.
Via SSH Port Forward Manual SSH tunnel:
ssh -i ~/.clawcontrol/deployments/production/ssh_key.pem \ -L 8080:localhost:18789 \ [email protected] # Then access: http://localhost:8080/
Tips Keep the tunnel active when switching between ClawControl commands. The tunnel runs in the background and reconnecting is instant.
Use the dashboard for interactive work with your AI agent. Use /logs and /status for monitoring and troubleshooting.
The dashboard provides a full-featured GUI alternative to Telegram. You can use both simultaneously - they connect to the same OpenClaw instance.
Next Steps
Logs Command View application logs
SSH Command Direct server access
Status Command Monitor health
Channels Command Configure Telegram