Remote Control
Run claude remote-control or claude --remote-control on the computer
with the project. The connection uses outbound HTTPS; no inbound port is opened.
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Claude Code on your phone—pick where it runs.
iPhone and Android both have official Claude Code access now. The deciding question is whether the work should run on your computer, in Anthropic’s cloud, or inside a persistent Linux terminal.
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Choose the execution environment.
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Try the official paths first
Two phone workflows cost no extra infrastructure.
Anthropic’s current documentation distinguishes a local Remote Control session from a cloud web session. Both appear in the Claude app on iOS and Android, but the code runs in different places.
Claude Code on the web
Start from claude.ai/code or the Code tab in the mobile app. Anthropic runs the task in a cloud VM and can create a branch for review.
The laptop can be off. Official web quickstart ↗Phone workflow comparison
Compare where the process lives.
“Mobile” describes the control surface, not the execution host. Choose the environment before choosing the app.
| Question | Remote Control | Claude web | DIY VPS | Terminalbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Where does the code run? | Your computer | Anthropic cloud VM | Your remote server | Managed Linux container |
| Keeps running when the laptop closes? | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Phone interface | Claude app or claude.ai | Claude app or claude.ai | SSH client or web terminal | Browser terminal |
| Full interactive shell | No; the shell stays on your computer | No; provider-managed task UI | Yes | Yes |
| Root or kernel control | Whatever your computer allows | No host control | Yes | No |
| Workspace source | Existing local files | Repository clone or CLI bundle | Clone, upload, or sync | Clone, upload, or sync |
Terminalbox is independent from Anthropic. “Claude” and “Claude Code” identify Anthropic’s products; no endorsement or partnership is implied.
When a hosted terminal earns its cost
Keep the shell, not the laptop.
Use Terminalbox when phone access must include the real terminal, background processes, interactive commands, and the same tmux state after every reconnect.
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- 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, and 50 GB workspace
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Mobile Claude Code questions
Keep the boundary explicit.
Can I use Claude Code from an iPhone or Android phone?
Yes. Anthropic Remote Control and Claude Code on the web both work through the Claude mobile app. A browser terminal is another option when you need the full shell rather than only the provider conversation interface.
Does Remote Control work after my laptop sleeps?
No execution happens while the local computer is asleep or off because the Claude Code process remains on that computer. Remote Control reconnects to it after the machine is awake and online again.
When should I use Claude Code on the web instead?
Use the provider cloud path when an isolated repository task and provider-managed environment are enough. It keeps running across device disconnects without requiring a separate Terminalbox subscription.
Does Terminalbox include Claude usage?
No. Terminalbox provides the hosted Linux terminal and persistence. You sign in with your own compatible Anthropic account, and Anthropic usage limits and charges remain separate.
Can Terminalbox replace a root VPS?
No. Terminalbox intentionally does not provide root, kernel, or host-level network control. Choose a self-managed VPS when those capabilities are required.
Still not a clean fit?
Describe what must stay alive.
We will recommend the official, DIY, or managed path that matches the actual dependency.