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📱 CLAUDE CODE ON YOUR PHONE

Control Claude Code from your phone

Claude Code runs on your computer. You direct it from your phone.
No extra installs. Works today.

Your phone
messages only
Your computer
NEW FEB 2026Remote Control

Anthropic's official way to use Claude Code from your phone. Five steps, takes under two minutes.

1

Open Terminal on your computer

2

Type /rc and press Enter inside Claude Code

3

A QR code appears on your screen

4

Open the Claude app on your phone and scan it

5

Done — you're in control from your phone

WHAT YOU CAN DO

💬Send messages from anywhere

Type prompts on your phone. Claude Code runs the commands on your desktop — you just review and approve.

🔒Files never leave your computer

Only messages sync. Your code, files, and data stay on your machine at all times.

You stay in control

Claude still asks for permission before running commands. Nothing happens without your say-so.

📱Works on iOS and Android

Just the Claude mobile app. No extra installs, no complicated setup — just scan and go.

Requires Claude Pro or Max

Remote Control is available on Claude Pro (£/$/€20/mo) and Max plans. You also need Claude Code installed on your computer and the Claude mobile app on your phone.

OTHER WAYS TO USE CLAUDE CODE ON MOBILE

🌐

Cloud workspace (Sealos DevBox)

Run Claude Code entirely in the cloud — access it from any browser on any device.

Read guide →
🔗

SSH via Tailscale + Termius

SSH into your home machine from your phone. Claude Code runs on your desktop, you control it remotely.

Read guide →
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