Errors / Access Not Configured

Fix: Access Not Configured

Error: "access not configured"

What It Means

You're trying to use a feature — like Telegram, Discord, WhatsApp, or an AI model — but haven't set it up yet. It's like trying to use a credit card that hasn't been activated.

Common Causes

•No API key set for the AI want to use model you
•Channel (Telegram, Discord, WhatsApp) not logged in
•Environment variables not set
•Ran onboarding but skipped a step

Ask Your Agent to Fix This

Copy this prompt and send it to your OpenClaw agent:

Check which channels and models are configured in my OpenClaw setup. Tell me what's missing, then help me set up [the channel or model you need].

How to Fix It

Set Up a Chat Channel

openclaw channels login --channel telegram

openclaw channels login --channel discord

openclaw channels login --channel whatsapp

Set Up an AI Model

Run the onboarding wizard:

openclaw onboard --auth-choice token

Or set API key directly:

export ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=sk-ant-...

export OPENAI_API_KEY=sk-...

Check Current Configuration

openclaw configure view

How to Prevent This

✓Run openclaw onboard and complete all steps
✓Store API keys in your config file, not just environment variables
✓Run openclaw status to see what's configured

Related Errors

Unauthorized

Related auth error.

Gateway Token Missing

Token configuration issue.

Related Guides

Getting Started

Full setup guide.

Telegram Setup

Connect Telegram.

Still having trouble?

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