OpenClaw Node Host (Windows) pairing issue: "pairing required" without requestId
Hello everyone,
I'm facing a persistent pairing issue between my OpenClaw Node Host (Windows 10) and the Gateway (Linux VPS).
Problem:
My Node Host connects to the Gateway at [VPS_IP]:[GATEWAY_PORT] (telnet confirmed), but
The key issue: no
Environment:
* OpenClaw Version: 2026.2.15
* Node.js Version: v24.13.1
* Node Host OS: Windows 10
* Gateway OS: Linux (VPS)
Debugging Steps Taken (all failed to show
1. Gateway (VPS): Active,
2. Node Host (Windows):
*
*
* Node.js completely reinstalled.
* Network connectivity from PC to Gateway confirmed via
* Local logs checked for
I need guidance on how to obtain the
Thanks for any help!
I'm facing a persistent pairing issue between my OpenClaw Node Host (Windows 10) and the Gateway (Linux VPS).
Problem:
My Node Host connects to the Gateway at [VPS_IP]:[GATEWAY_PORT] (telnet confirmed), but
openclaw node rungateway connect failed: Error: pairing requirednode host gateway closed (1000): pairing requiredThe key issue: no
requestIdopenclaw nodes statusEnvironment:
* OpenClaw Version: 2026.2.15
* Node.js Version: v24.13.1
* Node Host OS: Windows 10
* Gateway OS: Linux (VPS)
Debugging Steps Taken (all failed to show
requestId1. Gateway (VPS): Active,
openclaw doctornodes status2. Node Host (Windows):
*
OPENCLAW_GATEWAY_URLOPENCLAW_GATEWAY_TOKEN*
identitynode.jsonnodeId* Node.js completely reinstalled.
* Network connectivity from PC to Gateway confirmed via
telnet* Local logs checked for
requestIdI need guidance on how to obtain the
requestIdThanks for any help!
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