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OpenClaw Reverse Proxy Checklist

A reverse proxy is not optional polish for OpenClaw. It is the clean boundary between a local service and a public endpoint, and it is where a lot of preventable mistakes either get fixed or exposed.

Updated 2026-04-04openclaw-reverse-proxy-checklistOPENCLAW

Direct answer. A reverse proxy is not optional polish for OpenClaw.

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Why it matters

The reverse proxy handles HTTPS, routing, and the public face of the service so the underlying gateway can stay private and simple.

Checklist

Bind OpenClaw to localhost
Expose only 80/443 publicly
Terminate TLS at Caddy or Nginx
Confirm headers and upstream target are correct

Mistakes to avoid

Leaving the raw gateway port public
Skipping HTTP to HTTPS redirects
Assuming local bind and public bind are the same thing

Next step

Once the proxy is in place, finish with firewall and service hardening.

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