Settings sub-tab overview

The fourth (last) sub-tab of an AI agent. Contains 5 independent sections, each handling one concern.


Where to find

OC-1 (or OC-2 / HM-3) tab → Settings sub-tab

OC-1 Settings sub-tab's 5 sections OC-1 Settings sub-tab's 5 sections
Settings sub-tab top to bottom: Version Upgrade / Local Backup Versions / ROOT Access / Auto Backup / Platform Connection (right column)

The 5 sections at a glance

SectionWhat it showsDetail
Version UpgradeEngine current version + upgrade dropdown + execute buttonVersion Upgrade
Local Backup VersionsOne-click rollback within 5 days of upgradeLocal Backup
ROOT Access ControlToggle this AI container’s host root access (5 durations)ROOT Access
Automatic Backup (7-day rolling)Daily 05
auto backup + Backup Now button
Auto + Backup Now
Platform Connection (right column)Web UI / Telegram / Discord / WhatsApp / Slack managementPlatform Connection

Which one should I click? Decision tree

You want to…Click
Upgrade OpenClaw / Hermes engine to a new versionVersion Upgrade
Roll back failed upgradeLocal Backup
Let AI access host filesystem with a durationROOT Access
Backup conversations now (don’t wait for tomorrow 05
)
Auto + Backup Now
See this AI’s existing backup historyAuto + Backup Now
Connect a Telegram bot for usersPlatform Connection

Host Restore Point vs Local Backup Versions (commonly confused)

Both are backups, but at different layers — don’t mix them up:

PropertyHost Restore PointLocal Backup Versions
WhereHOST tab → Host OperationsThis sub-tab → Local Backup Versions
ScopeEntire machine (OS + all AIs + all data)Single AI agent’s engine version
When createdYou click Create Restore PointUpgrade an AI auto-creates one (5-day retention)
Best forUniversal pre-change snapshotQuick rollback after failed upgrade
DetailHost OperationsLocal Backup Versions

Auto Backup vs Local Backup Versions (even more commonly confused)

Both are also backups; one more time:

PropertyAuto Backup (7-day rolling)Local Backup Versions
WhereThis sub-tab → Automatic BackupThis sub-tab → Local Backup Versions
ContentConversations + persona + skill configAI engine version itself
TriggerDaily 05
+ manual Backup Now
Auto on upgrade
Retention7-day rolling5 days
RestorePick from list → restoreOne-click “Restore from Local Backup”