docs: complete channels rename sweep

docs/start/pairing.md

@@ -18,14 +18,14 @@ Security context: [Security](/gateway/security)
 
 ## 1) DM pairing (inbound chat access)
 
-When a provider is configured with DM policy `pairing`, unknown senders get a short code and their message is **not processed** until you approve.
+When a channel is configured with DM policy `pairing`, unknown senders get a short code and their message is **not processed** until you approve.
 
 Default DM policies are documented in: [Security](/gateway/security)
 
 Pairing codes:
 - 8 characters, uppercase, no ambiguous chars (`0O1I`).
 - **Expire after 1 hour**. The bot only sends the pairing message when a new request is created (roughly once per hour per sender).
-- Pending DM pairing requests are capped at **3 per provider** by default; additional requests are ignored until one expires or is approved.
+- Pending DM pairing requests are capped at **3 per channel** by default; additional requests are ignored until one expires or is approved.
 
 ### Approve a sender
 
@@ -39,8 +39,8 @@ Supported channels: `telegram`, `whatsapp`, `signal`, `imessage`, `discord`, `sl
 ### Where the state lives
 
 Stored under `~/.clawdbot/credentials/`:
-- Pending requests: `<provider>-pairing.json`
-- Approved allowlist store: `<provider>-allowFrom.json`
+- Pending requests: `<channel>-pairing.json`
+- Approved allowlist store: `<channel>-allowFrom.json`
 
 Treat these as sensitive (they gate access to your assistant).
 
@@ -72,7 +72,7 @@ Full protocol + design notes: [Gateway pairing](/gateway/pairing)
 
 - Security model + prompt injection: [Security](/gateway/security)
 - Updating safely (run doctor): [Updating](/install/updating)
-- Provider configs:
+- Channel configs:
   - Telegram: [Telegram](/channels/telegram)
   - WhatsApp: [WhatsApp](/channels/whatsapp)
   - Signal: [Signal](/channels/signal)