docs: add symptom-first troubleshooting hub and deep runbooks (#11196)

* docs(troubleshooting): add symptom-first troubleshooting runbooks

* docs(troubleshooting): fix approvals command examples

* docs(troubleshooting): wrap symptom cases in accordions

* docs(automation): clarify userTimezone missing-key behavior

* docs(troubleshooting): fix first-60-seconds ladder order
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| Location | ✅ Supported (geo URI; altitude ignored) |
| Native commands | ✅ Supported |
## Troubleshooting
Run this ladder first:
```bash
openclaw status
openclaw gateway status
openclaw logs --follow
openclaw doctor
openclaw channels status --probe
```
Then confirm DM pairing state if needed:
```bash
openclaw pairing list matrix
```
Common failures:
- Logged in but room messages ignored: room blocked by `groupPolicy` or room allowlist.
- DMs ignored: sender pending approval when `channels.matrix.dm.policy="pairing"`.
- Encrypted rooms fail: crypto support or encryption settings mismatch.
For triage flow: [/channels/troubleshooting](/channels/troubleshooting).
## Configuration reference (Matrix)
Full configuration: [Configuration](/gateway/configuration)

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- Groups: `signal:group:<groupId>`.
- Usernames: `username:<name>` (if supported by your Signal account).
## Troubleshooting
Run this ladder first:
```bash
openclaw status
openclaw gateway status
openclaw logs --follow
openclaw doctor
openclaw channels status --probe
```
Then confirm DM pairing state if needed:
```bash
openclaw pairing list signal
```
Common failures:
- Daemon reachable but no replies: verify account/daemon settings (`httpUrl`, `account`) and receive mode.
- DMs ignored: sender is pending pairing approval.
- Group messages ignored: group sender/mention gating blocks delivery.
For triage flow: [/channels/troubleshooting](/channels/troubleshooting).
## Configuration reference (Signal)
Full configuration: [Configuration](/gateway/configuration)

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scopes you expect (`chat:write`, `reactions:write`, `pins:write`,
`files:write`) or those operations will fail.
## Troubleshooting
Run this ladder first:
```bash
openclaw status
openclaw gateway status
openclaw logs --follow
openclaw doctor
openclaw channels status --probe
```
Then confirm DM pairing state if needed:
```bash
openclaw pairing list slack
```
Common failures:
- Connected but no channel replies: channel blocked by `groupPolicy` or not in `channels.slack.channels` allowlist.
- DMs ignored: sender not approved when `channels.slack.dm.policy="pairing"`.
- API errors (`missing_scope`, `not_in_channel`, auth failures): bot/app tokens or Slack scopes are incomplete.
For triage flow: [/channels/troubleshooting](/channels/troubleshooting).
## Notes
- Mention gating is controlled via `channels.slack.channels` (set `requireMention` to `true`); `agents.list[].groupChat.mentionPatterns` (or `messages.groupChat.mentionPatterns`) also count as mentions.

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---
summary: "Channel-specific troubleshooting shortcuts (Discord/Telegram/WhatsApp/iMessage)"
summary: "Fast channel level troubleshooting with per channel failure signatures and fixes"
read_when:
- A channel connects but messages dont flow
- Investigating channel misconfiguration (intents, permissions, privacy mode)
- Channel transport says connected but replies fail
- You need channel specific checks before deep provider docs
title: "Channel Troubleshooting"
---
# Channel troubleshooting
Start with:
Use this page when a channel connects but behavior is wrong.
## Command ladder
Run these in order first:
```bash
openclaw status
openclaw gateway status
openclaw logs --follow
openclaw doctor
openclaw channels status --probe
```
`channels status --probe` prints warnings when it can detect common channel misconfigurations, and includes small live checks (credentials, some permissions/membership).
Healthy baseline:
## Channels
- `Runtime: running`
- `RPC probe: ok`
- Channel probe shows connected/ready
- Discord: [/channels/discord#troubleshooting](/channels/discord#troubleshooting)
- Telegram: [/channels/telegram#troubleshooting](/channels/telegram#troubleshooting)
- WhatsApp: [/channels/whatsapp#troubleshooting-quick](/channels/whatsapp#troubleshooting-quick)
- iMessage (legacy): [/channels/imessage#troubleshooting-macos-privacy-and-security-tcc](/channels/imessage#troubleshooting-macos-privacy-and-security-tcc)
## WhatsApp
## Telegram quick fixes
### WhatsApp failure signatures
- Logs show `HttpError: Network request for 'sendMessage' failed` or `sendChatAction` → check IPv6 DNS. If `api.telegram.org` resolves to IPv6 first and the host lacks IPv6 egress, force IPv4 or enable IPv6. See [/channels/telegram#troubleshooting](/channels/telegram#troubleshooting).
- Logs show `setMyCommands failed` → check outbound HTTPS and DNS reachability to `api.telegram.org` (common on locked-down VPS or proxies).
| Symptom | Fastest check | Fix |
| ------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------- |
| Connected but no DM replies | `openclaw pairing list whatsapp` | Approve sender or switch DM policy/allowlist. |
| Group messages ignored | Check `requireMention` + mention patterns in config | Mention the bot or relax mention policy for that group. |
| Random disconnect/relogin loops | `openclaw channels status --probe` + logs | Re-login and verify credentials directory is healthy. |
Full troubleshooting: [/channels/whatsapp#troubleshooting-quick](/channels/whatsapp#troubleshooting-quick)
## Telegram
### Telegram failure signatures
| Symptom | Fastest check | Fix |
| --------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------- |
| `/start` but no usable reply flow | `openclaw pairing list telegram` | Approve pairing or change DM policy. |
| Bot online but group stays silent | Verify mention requirement and bot privacy mode | Disable privacy mode for group visibility or mention bot. |
| Send failures with network errors | Inspect logs for Telegram API call failures | Fix DNS/IPv6/proxy routing to `api.telegram.org`. |
Full troubleshooting: [/channels/telegram#troubleshooting](/channels/telegram#troubleshooting)
## Discord
### Discord failure signatures
| Symptom | Fastest check | Fix |
| ------------------------------- | ----------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------- |
| Bot online but no guild replies | `openclaw channels status --probe` | Allow guild/channel and verify message content intent. |
| Group messages ignored | Check logs for mention gating drops | Mention bot or set guild/channel `requireMention: false`. |
| DM replies missing | `openclaw pairing list discord` | Approve DM pairing or adjust DM policy. |
Full troubleshooting: [/channels/discord#troubleshooting](/channels/discord#troubleshooting)
## Slack
### Slack failure signatures
| Symptom | Fastest check | Fix |
| -------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- |
| Socket mode connected but no responses | `openclaw channels status --probe` | Verify app token + bot token and required scopes. |
| DMs blocked | `openclaw pairing list slack` | Approve pairing or relax DM policy. |
| Channel message ignored | Check `groupPolicy` and channel allowlist | Allow the channel or switch policy to `open`. |
Full troubleshooting: [/channels/slack#troubleshooting](/channels/slack#troubleshooting)
## iMessage and BlueBubbles
### iMessage and BlueBubbles failure signatures
| Symptom | Fastest check | Fix |
| -------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------- |
| No inbound events | Verify webhook/server reachability and app permissions | Fix webhook URL or BlueBubbles server state. |
| Can send but no receive on macOS | Check macOS privacy permissions for Messages automation | Re-grant TCC permissions and restart channel process. |
| DM sender blocked | `openclaw pairing list imessage` or `openclaw pairing list bluebubbles` | Approve pairing or update allowlist. |
Full troubleshooting:
- [/channels/imessage#troubleshooting-macos-privacy-and-security-tcc](/channels/imessage#troubleshooting-macos-privacy-and-security-tcc)
- [/channels/bluebubbles#troubleshooting](/channels/bluebubbles#troubleshooting)
## Signal
### Signal failure signatures
| Symptom | Fastest check | Fix |
| ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------ | -------------------------------------------------------- |
| Daemon reachable but bot silent | `openclaw channels status --probe` | Verify `signal-cli` daemon URL/account and receive mode. |
| DM blocked | `openclaw pairing list signal` | Approve sender or adjust DM policy. |
| Group replies do not trigger | Check group allowlist and mention patterns | Add sender/group or loosen gating. |
Full troubleshooting: [/channels/signal#troubleshooting](/channels/signal#troubleshooting)
## Matrix
### Matrix failure signatures
| Symptom | Fastest check | Fix |
| ----------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------- |
| Logged in but ignores room messages | `openclaw channels status --probe` | Check `groupPolicy` and room allowlist. |
| DMs do not process | `openclaw pairing list matrix` | Approve sender or adjust DM policy. |
| Encrypted rooms fail | Verify crypto module and encryption settings | Enable encryption support and rejoin/sync room. |
Full troubleshooting: [/channels/matrix#troubleshooting](/channels/matrix#troubleshooting)