---
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 telegram
openclaw pairing list --channel telegram --account work
openclaw pairing list telegram --json

openclaw pairing approve telegram <code>
openclaw pairing approve --channel telegram --account work <code> --notify
```

## Notes

- Channel input: pass it positionally (`pairing list telegram`) or with `--channel <channel>`.
- `pairing list` supports `--account <accountId>` for multi-account channels.
- `pairing approve` supports `--account <accountId>` and `--notify`.
- When you combine `pairing approve --account <accountId> --notify`, OpenClaw sends the approval notice from that same account.
- If only one pairing-capable channel is configured, `pairing approve <code>` is allowed.