diff --git a/docs/cli/channels.md b/docs/cli/channels.md
index 48ed043a2..2fe9e90df 100644
--- a/docs/cli/channels.md
+++ b/docs/cli/channels.md
@@ -44,6 +44,7 @@ clawdbot channels logout --channel whatsapp
 
 - Run `clawdbot status --deep` for a broad probe.
 - Use `clawdbot doctor` for guided fixes.
+- `clawdbot channels list` prints `Claude: HTTP 403 ... user:profile` → usage snapshot needs the `user:profile` scope. Use `--no-usage`, or provide a claude.ai session key (`CLAUDE_WEB_SESSION_KEY` / `CLAUDE_WEB_COOKIE`), or re-auth via Claude Code CLI.
 
 ## Capabilities probe