diff --git a/docs/install/ansible.md b/docs/install/ansible.md
index d19383398d6..6da78ed45bf 100644
--- a/docs/install/ansible.md
+++ b/docs/install/ansible.md
@@ -25,12 +25,12 @@ curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/openclaw/openclaw-ansible/main/inst
 
 ## What You Get
 
-- 🔒 **Firewall-first security**: UFW + Docker isolation (only SSH + Tailscale accessible)
-- 🔐 **Tailscale VPN**: Secure remote access without exposing services publicly
-- 🐳 **Docker**: Isolated sandbox containers, localhost-only bindings
-- 🛡️ **Defense in depth**: 4-layer security architecture
-- 🚀 **One-command setup**: Complete deployment in minutes
-- 🔧 **Systemd integration**: Auto-start on boot with hardening
+- **Firewall-first security**: UFW + Docker isolation (only SSH + Tailscale accessible)
+- **Tailscale VPN**: Secure remote access without exposing services publicly
+- **Docker**: Isolated sandbox containers, localhost-only bindings
+- **Defense in depth**: 4-layer security architecture
+- **One-command setup**: Complete deployment in minutes
+- **Systemd integration**: Auto-start on boot with hardening
 
 ## Requirements
 
@@ -166,7 +166,7 @@ sudo ls -la /opt/openclaw
 # Test manual start
 sudo -i -u openclaw
 cd ~/openclaw
-pnpm start
+openclaw gateway run
 ```
 
 ### Docker sandbox issues
diff --git a/docs/install/exe-dev.md b/docs/install/exe-dev.md
index c49dab4e426..529f6286318 100644
--- a/docs/install/exe-dev.md
+++ b/docs/install/exe-dev.md
@@ -16,9 +16,9 @@ This page assumes exe.dev's default **exeuntu** image. If you picked a different
 
 1. [https://exe.new/openclaw](https://exe.new/openclaw)
 2. Fill in your auth key/token as needed
-3. Click on "Agent" next to your VM, and wait...
-4. ???
-5. Profit
+3. Click on "Agent" next to your VM and wait for Shelley to finish provisioning
+4. Open `https://<vm-name>.exe.xyz/` and paste your gateway token to authenticate
+5. Approve any pending device pairing requests with `openclaw devices approve <requestId>`
 
 ## What you need
 
diff --git a/docs/install/fly.md b/docs/install/fly.md
index 3ed8df2884e..1c01c7f63fa 100644
--- a/docs/install/fly.md
+++ b/docs/install/fly.md
@@ -192,9 +192,7 @@ cat > /data/openclaw.json << 'EOF'
     "mode": "local",
     "bind": "auto"
   },
-  "meta": {
-    "lastTouchedVersion": "2026.1.29"
-  }
+  "meta": {}
 }
 EOF
 ```
@@ -442,22 +440,22 @@ If you need webhook callbacks (Twilio, Telnyx, etc.) without public exposure:
 
 Example voice-call config with ngrok:
 
-```json
+```json5
 {
-  "plugins": {
-    "entries": {
+  plugins: {
+    entries: {
       "voice-call": {
-        "enabled": true,
-        "config": {
-          "provider": "twilio",
-          "tunnel": { "provider": "ngrok" },
-          "webhookSecurity": {
-            "allowedHosts": ["example.ngrok.app"]
-          }
-        }
-      }
-    }
-  }
+        enabled: true,
+        config: {
+          provider: "twilio",
+          tunnel: { provider: "ngrok" },
+          webhookSecurity: {
+            allowedHosts: ["example.ngrok.app"],
+          },
+        },
+      },
+    },
+  },
 }
 ```
 
@@ -488,3 +486,9 @@ With the recommended config (`shared-cpu-2x`, 2GB RAM):
 - Free tier includes some allowance
 
 See [Fly.io pricing](https://fly.io/docs/about/pricing/) for details.
+
+## Next steps
+
+- Set up messaging channels: [Channels](/channels)
+- Configure the Gateway: [Gateway configuration](/gateway/configuration)
+- Keep OpenClaw up to date: [Updating](/install/updating)
diff --git a/docs/install/gcp.md b/docs/install/gcp.md
index 7ff4a00d087..e997aed1cb1 100644
--- a/docs/install/gcp.md
+++ b/docs/install/gcp.md
@@ -276,9 +276,12 @@ services:
         "${OPENCLAW_GATEWAY_BIND}",
         "--port",
         "${OPENCLAW_GATEWAY_PORT}",
+        "--allow-unconfigured",
       ]
 ```
 
+`--allow-unconfigured` is only for bootstrap convenience, it is not a replacement for a proper gateway configuration. Still set auth (`gateway.auth.token` or password) and use safe bind settings for your deployment.
+
 ---
 
 ## 10) Shared Docker VM runtime steps
diff --git a/docs/install/hetzner.md b/docs/install/hetzner.md
index 46bc76d6243..906ac7969a4 100644
--- a/docs/install/hetzner.md
+++ b/docs/install/hetzner.md
@@ -249,3 +249,9 @@ For teams preferring infrastructure-as-code workflows, a community-maintained Te
 This approach complements the Docker setup above with reproducible deployments, version-controlled infrastructure, and automated disaster recovery.
 
 > **Note:** Community-maintained. For issues or contributions, see the repository links above.
+
+## Next steps
+
+- Set up messaging channels: [Channels](/channels)
+- Configure the Gateway: [Gateway configuration](/gateway/configuration)
+- Keep OpenClaw up to date: [Updating](/install/updating)
diff --git a/docs/install/macos-vm.md b/docs/install/macos-vm.md
index 2bbd8e65051..2e4fd5184f1 100644
--- a/docs/install/macos-vm.md
+++ b/docs/install/macos-vm.md
@@ -155,17 +155,17 @@ nano ~/.openclaw/openclaw.json
 
 Add your channels:
 
-```json
+```json5
 {
-  "channels": {
-    "whatsapp": {
-      "dmPolicy": "allowlist",
-      "allowFrom": ["+15551234567"]
+  channels: {
+    whatsapp: {
+      dmPolicy: "allowlist",
+      allowFrom: ["+15551234567"],
     },
-    "telegram": {
-      "botToken": "YOUR_BOT_TOKEN"
-    }
-  }
+    telegram: {
+      botToken: "YOUR_BOT_TOKEN",
+    },
+  },
 }
 ```
 
@@ -209,15 +209,15 @@ Inside the VM:
 
 Add to your OpenClaw config:
 
-```json
+```json5
 {
-  "channels": {
-    "bluebubbles": {
-      "serverUrl": "http://localhost:1234",
-      "password": "your-api-password",
-      "webhookPath": "/bluebubbles-webhook"
-    }
-  }
+  channels: {
+    bluebubbles: {
+      serverUrl: "http://localhost:1234",
+      password: "your-api-password",
+      webhookPath: "/bluebubbles-webhook",
+    },
+  },
 }
 ```
 
diff --git a/docs/install/node.md b/docs/install/node.md
index 9cf2f59ec77..6e2f7062c42 100644
--- a/docs/install/node.md
+++ b/docs/install/node.md
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ read_when:
 
 # Node.js
 
-OpenClaw requires **Node 22.16 or newer**. **Node 24 is the default and recommended runtime** for installs, CI, and release workflows. Node 22 remains supported via the active LTS line. The [installer script](/install#install-methods) will detect and install Node automatically — this page is for when you want to set up Node yourself and make sure everything is wired up correctly (versions, PATH, global installs).
+OpenClaw requires **Node 22.16 or newer**. **Node 24 is the default and recommended runtime** for installs, CI, and release workflows. Node 22 remains supported via the active LTS line. The [installer script](/install#alternative-install-methods) will detect and install Node automatically — this page is for when you want to set up Node yourself and make sure everything is wired up correctly (versions, PATH, global installs).
 
 ## Check your version
 
diff --git a/docs/install/northflank.mdx b/docs/install/northflank.mdx
index 315c9ab5373..4c3467a26d0 100644
--- a/docs/install/northflank.mdx
+++ b/docs/install/northflank.mdx
@@ -42,3 +42,9 @@ instructions, see the channel docs:
 - [Telegram](/channels/telegram) (fastest — just a bot token)
 - [Discord](/channels/discord)
 - [All channels](/channels)
+
+## Next steps
+
+- Set up messaging channels: [Channels](/channels)
+- Configure the Gateway: [Gateway configuration](/gateway/configuration)
+- Keep OpenClaw up to date: [Updating](/install/updating)
diff --git a/docs/install/railway.mdx b/docs/install/railway.mdx
index a759b1de188..ec1fbd919e5 100644
--- a/docs/install/railway.mdx
+++ b/docs/install/railway.mdx
@@ -88,3 +88,9 @@ Download a backup at:
 - `https://<your-railway-domain>/setup/export`
 
 This exports your OpenClaw state + workspace so you can migrate to another host without losing config or memory.
+
+## Next steps
+
+- Set up messaging channels: [Channels](/channels)
+- Configure the Gateway: [Gateway configuration](/gateway/configuration)
+- Keep OpenClaw up to date: [Updating](/install/updating)
diff --git a/docs/install/render.mdx b/docs/install/render.mdx
index e7a8b26346d..5d325d43ed7 100644
--- a/docs/install/render.mdx
+++ b/docs/install/render.mdx
@@ -157,3 +157,9 @@ Render expects a 200 response from `/health` within 30 seconds. If builds succee
 
 - Build logs for errors
 - Whether the container runs locally with `docker build && docker run`
+
+## Next steps
+
+- Set up messaging channels: [Channels](/channels)
+- Configure the Gateway: [Gateway configuration](/gateway/configuration)
+- Keep OpenClaw up to date: [Updating](/install/updating)
diff --git a/docs/install/updating.md b/docs/install/updating.md
index 0b88d91ed9e..ddae557c9f2 100644
--- a/docs/install/updating.md
+++ b/docs/install/updating.md
@@ -93,17 +93,17 @@ Note: on npm installs, the gateway logs an update hint on startup (checks the cu
 
 Auto-updater is **off by default** and is a core Gateway feature (not a plugin).
 
-```json
+```json5
 {
-  "update": {
-    "channel": "stable",
-    "auto": {
-      "enabled": true,
-      "stableDelayHours": 6,
-      "stableJitterHours": 12,
-      "betaCheckIntervalHours": 1
-    }
-  }
+  update: {
+    channel: "stable",
+    auto: {
+      enabled: true,
+      stableDelayHours: 6,
+      stableJitterHours: 12,
+      betaCheckIntervalHours: 1,
+    },
+  },
 }
 ```