# Anthropic launches Claude Code cloud sessions out of preview

The feature executes tasks on Anthropic-hosted infrastructure without requiring a local machine to remain open, offering one-time credits of $100 for Pro and $250 for Max users.

- Sessions can be started at claude.ai/code, through desktop and mobile apps, or using claude --cloud in the CLI.
- A connected GitHub account is required to start a session.
- Promotional credits are separate from regular usage limits and must be claimed by Oct 7.

## Why it matters

Developers using Claude Code can now run persistent coding tasks in the cloud instead of keeping their local machines powered on.

## Sources

- [Anthropic: Anthropic launches Claude Code cloud sessions out of preview](https://x.com/ClaudeDevs/status/2102871550974427462)

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Summarized by dstilled on 2026-09-23. https://dstilled.ai/story/06dc6b41-0b74-4382-8b97-0f93e8d81fac