Fix: OpenClaw in Docker β Connection Refused, Port Mapping, and Network Issues
Running OpenClaw in Docker and getting connection refused? Common issues with port mapping, bind addresses, DNS resolution, and WebSocket upgrades explained with fixes.
Held in Ghent π§πͺ as part of the legendary Configuration Management Camp, this yearβs event spotlighted Infrastructure as Code (IaC), DevOps culture, and automation leadership β with voices from across the open source spectrum.

Luca Berton opened Configuration Management Day 2025 with a cutting-edge session focused on automating Neo4j-based GenAI environments using Ansible.
In this practical deep-dive, Luca demonstrated how Ansible can:
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Whether youβre configuring servers or scaling automation across your org, CfgMgmtCamp 2025 proves once again: community drives innovation.
AI & Cloud Advisor with 18+ years experience. Author of 8 technical books, creator of Ansible Pilot, and instructor at CopyPasteLearn Academy. Speaker at KubeCon EU & Red Hat Summit 2026.
Running OpenClaw in Docker and getting connection refused? Common issues with port mapping, bind addresses, DNS resolution, and WebSocket upgrades explained with fixes.
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