docs/cli/pairing.md

---
summary: "CLI reference for `openclaw pairing` (approve/list pairing requests)"
read_when:
  - You’re using pairing-mode DMs and need to approve senders
title: "pairing"
---

# `openclaw pairing`

Approve or inspect DM pairing requests (for channels that support pairing).

Related:

- Pairing flow: [Pairing](/channels/pairing)

## Commands

```bash
openclaw pairing list whatsapp
openclaw pairing approve whatsapp <code> --notify
```
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+								summary: "CLI reference for `openclaw pairing` (approve/list pairing requests)"
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+								read_when:
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+								---
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+								# `openclaw pairing`
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 								Approve or inspect DM pairing requests (for channels that support pairing).
 								Related:
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+								- Pairing flow: [Pairing](/channels/pairing)
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 								## Commands
 								```bash
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+								openclaw pairing list whatsapp
 								openclaw pairing approve whatsapp <code> --notify
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+								```