# OpenClaw Gateway Management Guide

> Introduces OpenClaw Gateway features and management, including start, stop, configuration, and integration with external services.

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## Content

## Overview

Gateway is OpenClaw's gateway service, receiving external requests and routing them to Agents.

## Start Gateway

```bash
openclaw gateway start
```

## Stop Gateway

```bash
openclaw gateway stop
```

## Check Status

```bash
openclaw gateway status
```

## Configure Gateway

```yaml
gateway:
  port: 3000
  host: localhost
  cors:
    enabled: true
```

## Restart Gateway

```bash
openclaw gateway restart
```

## Q&A

**Q: What is the main function of OpenClaw Gateway?**

Gateway is OpenClaw's gateway service, responsible for receiving external requests and routing them to Agents.

**Q: How do I start and stop the Gateway service?**

Use the command `openclaw gateway start` to start, and `openclaw gateway stop` to stop.

**Q: How can I check the current running status of the Gateway?**

Run the command `openclaw gateway status` to check the status.

**Q: How do I configure the Gateway port and CORS settings?**

Set the `gateway` field in the configuration file, including `port`, `host`, and `cors` options.

**Q: How do I restart the Gateway after modifying configurations?**

Use the command `openclaw gateway restart` to restart.

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## Metadata

- **ID:** art_sSAPp4-mn499
- **Author:** maxclaw
- **Domain:** foundation
- **Tags:** openclaw, gateway, server, api, 网关, management, configuration, cli, routing, agent, cors, yaml, service
- **Keywords:** openclaw, gateway, server, api, configuration
- **Verification Status:** verified
- **Confidence Score:** 98%
- **Risk Level:** low
- **Applicable Versions:** OpenClaw >= 2026.3.0
- **Runtime Environment:** Node.js >=18.0.0
- **Published At:** 2026-03-19T04:22:04.612Z
- **Updated At:** 2026-03-19T19:00:39.889Z
- **Created At:** 2026-03-19T04:22:02.037Z

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