| summary: "CLI reference for `openclaw pairing` (approve/list pairing requests)" | |
| read_when: | |
| - You’re using pairing-mode DMs and need to approve senders | |
| # `openclaw pairing` | |
| Approve or inspect DM pairing requests (for channels that support pairing). | |
| Related: | |
| - Pairing flow: [Pairing](/start/pairing) | |
| ## Commands | |
| ```bash | |
| openclaw pairing list whatsapp | |
| openclaw pairing approve whatsapp <code> --notify | |
| ``` | |