Advanced Beginner 15-25 min
Security and Privacy Best Practices
Secure your OpenClaw deployment and protect sensitive data
#Security
#Privacy
#Best Practices
Prerequisites
- OpenClaw deployed
- Understanding of security concepts
Steps
1
Protect API Key
API Key is sensitive information and must be kept secure.
Commands
All Systems
• Never hardcode API keys in your code
• Store them in environment variables
• Rotate API keys regularly
• Create different keys for different purposes Tips
- • If API Key is leaked, regenerate immediately on provider website
- • Set API call limit
2
Configure Access Control
Limit who can access your OpenClaw.
Commands
All Systems
Settings → Security → enable access authentication → set a strong password → configure IP allowlist (optional) Tips
- • Don't use default password
- • If public access, must enable authentication
3
Data Backup
Regularly backup configuration and memory data.
Commands
All Systems
Settings → Backup → export configuration → save to a secure location Tips
- • Recommend backing up weekly
- • Backup files contain sensitive info, store encrypted
4
Privacy Settings
Control storage of conversation data.
Commands
All Systems
Settings → Privacy → choose a data retention policy → configure sensitive-word filtering (optional) Tips
- • Can set to not save certain types of conversations
- • Regularly clean unnecessary history
Common Issues
Forgot admin password?
Reset via command line: `docker exec openclaw python reset_password.py`
How to completely delete data?
Delete Docker volume: `docker volume rm openclaw_data` (will lose all config and memory)