Dashboard Overview
A complete tour of the Clawdy dashboard - manage instances, monitor usage, and configure your account.
The Clawdy dashboard is your command center for managing OpenClaw instances. This guide walks you through every section and feature available to you.
Accessing the Dashboard
- Go to clawdy.app
- Click Sign In or Get Started
- Authenticate with your Google account
You'll land on the main dashboard view showing your instances.
Main Dashboard
The main dashboard displays all your OpenClaw instances at a glance.
Instance Cards
Each instance is displayed as a card showing:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Name/Slug | Your instance's unique identifier (e.g., my-project) |
| Status | Running (green), Stopped (yellow), or Error (red) |
| Region | Server location (e.g., eu-central, us-east) |
| Created | When the instance was provisioned |
| URL | Direct link to your OpenClaw instance |
Quick Actions
Each instance card has quick action buttons:
- Open - Launch OpenClaw in a new tab
- Terminal - Open the web-based terminal
- Settings - Configure instance options
- More - Additional actions (restart, delete, etc.)
Creating a New Instance
Click the New Instance button to provision a new server.
Configuration Options
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Instance Name: Choose a memorable slug (lowercase, hyphens allowed)
- This becomes part of your URL:
https://{slug}.clawdy.app
- This becomes part of your URL:
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Server Size:
- Standard (4 vCPU, 8GB RAM) - Best for most users
- Pro (8 vCPU, 16GB RAM) - For heavy workloads
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Region: Select the closest region for lowest latency
- EU Central (Frankfurt)
- US East (Virginia)
- US West (California)
- Asia Pacific (Singapore)
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Click Deploy and wait ~60 seconds
Instance Details
Click on any instance to view its details page.
Overview Tab
The overview shows:
- System Resources: CPU, memory, and disk usage graphs
- Uptime: How long the instance has been running
- Network: Bandwidth usage statistics
- Recent Activity: Latest actions and events
Connection Info
Find all the details you need to connect:
Instance URL: https://your-slug.clawdy.app
Terminal URL: https://your-slug.clawdy.app/_clawdy/terminal
SSH Command: ssh clawdy@your-slug.clawdy.app -p 22
Environment Variables
Manage environment variables that are available to your OpenClaw instance:
- OPENROUTER_API_KEY - Your AI provider API key
- Custom variables - Add your own key-value pairs
Settings
Access account-wide settings from the sidebar.
Profile
- Update your display name
- View your email (from Google OAuth)
- Manage connected accounts
API Keys
Generate and manage API keys for:
- Clawdy API - Programmatic instance management
- OpenRouter - AI model access (or bring your own key)
Billing
View your current plan and usage:
- Credits remaining - Pre-paid usage balance
- Usage history - Detailed breakdown by instance
- Add credits - Purchase additional credits
- Subscription - Upgrade or manage your plan
Notifications
Configure how you receive updates:
- Email notifications for instance events
- Alerts for high resource usage
- Billing reminders
Keyboard Shortcuts
Navigate faster with keyboard shortcuts:
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
g then h | Go to dashboard home |
g then s | Go to settings |
c | Create new instance |
/ | Focus search |
? | Show all shortcuts |
Mobile Experience
The dashboard is fully responsive. On mobile devices:
- Instance cards stack vertically
- Navigation moves to a hamburger menu
- Quick actions are accessible via long-press
- All features remain available
Next Steps
- Quick Start - Deploy your first instance
- Web Terminal - Use the browser-based terminal
- Auth-Protected Apps - Access localhost ports securely