Remote Access

Remote Access

ClawDE lets you access your development machine from any device — another laptop, phone, or tablet — over your local network or the internet.

Connection Modes

Mode	How	Requires
Local	Desktop app on the same machine as the daemon	Nothing extra
LAN	Phone or laptop on the same Wi-Fi network	Pairing (one-time)
Relay	Phone or laptop anywhere with internet	Personal Remote plan ($9.99/yr) + Pairing

Pairing a Device (LAN or Relay)

Before a remote device can connect, you pair it with your host machine. Pairing is a one-time setup that takes under a minute.

Step 1: Generate a pairing PIN on the host

Desktop app: Settings → Remote Access → Add Device → a 6-digit PIN appears. Terminal: clawd pair

The PIN is valid for 10 minutes.

Step 2: Enter the PIN on the remote device

Mobile app: Tap "+" → Scan QR code (the desktop shows a QR matching the PIN) → tap Connect. Another desktop: Settings → Connect to Host → Enter PIN.

Step 3: Done

The device receives a long-lived device token and stores it securely. Future connections happen automatically — no PIN needed again.

Personal Remote ($9.99/yr)

The Personal Remote plan enables relay access so you can reach your machine from anywhere with internet, even when not on the same Wi-Fi.

After purchasing, the daemon automatically connects to api.clawde.io/relay using your license. Your paired devices can connect via relay with no additional setup.

Purchase at clawde.io/#pricing.

Troubleshooting

"Connection failed" on LAN: Make sure your firewall allows port 4300. Check clawd doctor.

"Relay unavailable": Verify your Personal Remote subscription is active at base.clawde.io. Check internet connectivity with clawd doctor.

"PIN invalid": PINs expire after 10 minutes. Generate a new one.

Device shows "Offline" unexpectedly: Daemon may have restarted. Open the desktop app on the host to reconnect.

See also: Troubleshooting