---
title: "Advanced"
description: "Access and modify the OpenClaw installation running in the HolaClaw Virtual Machine (VM)"
canonical: https://holaclaw.ai/docs/advanced
---

# Advanced

Access and modify the OpenClaw installation running in the HolaClaw Virtual Machine (VM)

## Articles

- [Access the HolaClaw virtual machine](/docs/advanced/access-the-virtual-machine.md)
  Need access to the OpenClaw installation inside the HolaClaw virtual machine? You can connect to it over SSH using a command shown in the app.
- [Restart the OpenClaw Gateway](/docs/advanced/restart-the-openclaw-gateway.md)
  Restart the OpenClaw Gateway when your assistant stops responding. Either from the assistant's status page in the HolaClaw app, or over SSH with `openclaw gateway restart`.

## FAQ

### Is SSH access meant for everyone?

No. Most users never need it. The Advanced section is for people who want lower-level access to the VM and are comfortable working in a terminal.