Last updated: 2026-10-30
What is DM policy?
Setting that controls who can send an agent direct messages (Telegram, Slack, etc.). In OpenClaw the Telegram default is `pairing` (an unknown sender gets a short pairing code that you approve before their message is processed); `allowlist` accepts only the IDs listed in `allowFrom`. Check the channel reference in your platform's docs for the full list of values. Use `pairing` or `allowlist` for agents with tool access.
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