Bug type

Regression (worked before, now fails)

Summary

After upgrading to 2026.3.2 i am getting the following error:
Error: systemctl is-enabled unavailable: Command failed: systemctl --user is-enabled openclaw-gateway.service after trying to install, or, launch the dashboard.

Steps to reproduce

just run the setup script

Expected behavior

the gateway launches

Actual behavior

errors out

OpenClaw version

2026.3.2

Operating system

Ubuntu 24.04

Install method

npm

Logs, screenshots, and evidence

Error: systemctl is-enabled unavailable: Command failed: systemctl --user is-enabled openclaw-gateway.service

Impact and severity

Presume anyone who updates is affected

Additional information

I have spun up a brand new ubuntu 24.04 box and the error persists.

I have also applied sudo loginctl enable-linger "$USER" this doesnt help.

I have been running for about a month or so, but now its failing with this, and even on a new install i cant get through it.