Update, Backup & Secrets in OpenClaw
From the OpenClaw cheat sheet · Gateway Management · verified Jul 2026
Update, Backup & Secrets
Update OpenClaw, manage backups, and store credentials.
bash
# Update to latest version
openclaw update
# Create a backup
openclaw backup
# Manage secrets (API keys, tokens)
openclaw secrets
# Open the web dashboard
openclaw dashboard💡 "openclaw update" pulls the latest version — run it regularly for bug fixes
⚡ Use "openclaw secrets" to store API keys separately from the config file
📌 "openclaw backup" saves everything you need to restore on a new machine
🟢 "openclaw dashboard" opens the web UI — manage channels, skills, and settings visually
updatebackupsecretsdashboard