Self-Rescue Guide
Self-Rescue Guide: How to recover when your ClawBro instance is unresponsive
OpenClaw is a capable agent with deep system-level access, so it may occasionally run into complex operations that cause a temporary hang or loop. If your instance stops responding, don't panic — follow this guide to restore service in minutes.
The Soft Restart
Go to your Dashboard sidebar, find the Server section, and click Restart. This solves most minor hanging issues.
The Configuration Reset
If a restart doesn't work, use the Reset button in the same Server section.
Delete & Recreate
If the problem persists, delete your current instance and create a new one from the dashboard.
Switch to Opus 4.6
Sometimes the issue is model-specific. Try switching to a different AI model in your AI Settings panel.
Restore Settings
If you've made changes that caused issues, restore your previous configuration from the Settings backup.