---
summary: "CLI reference for `clawdbot pairing` (approve/list pairing requests)"
read_when:
  - You’re using pairing-mode DMs and need to approve senders
---

# `clawdbot pairing`

Approve or inspect DM pairing requests (for channels that support pairing).

Related:
- Pairing flow: [Pairing](/start/pairing)

## Commands

```bash
clawdbot pairing list whatsapp
clawdbot pairing approve whatsapp <code> --notify
```