Claude Authentication
How to connect your Claude Pro or Max subscription to ClawCloud.
ClawCloud uses your existing Claude subscription to power your assistant. This guide explains the authentication process.
How it works
ClawCloud uses Anthropic's OAuth flow to securely connect to your Claude account. Your credentials are never stored by ClawCloud — we only receive a temporary access token that allows your assistant to use Claude's AI capabilities.
Requirements
You need one of the following Anthropic subscriptions:
- Claude Pro ($20/month) — Great for everyday use
- Claude Max ($100/month) — Higher usage limits for power users
Free Claude accounts are not supported. You need an active paid subscription.
Authentication steps
During the ClawCloud setup wizard, after your server is deployed:
Click Connect Claude
The setup wizard will show a Connect Claude button. Clicking it opens a new window to Anthropic's authorization page.
Sign in to Claude
Sign into your Claude account (or you may already be signed in). Review the permissions being requested.
Authorize ClawCloud
Click Allow to authorize ClawCloud to access your Claude subscription. You'll be redirected to a page with an authorization code.
Copy the code
Copy the authorization code and paste it back into the ClawCloud setup wizard. Click Submit.
What happens next
ClawCloud uses the authorization code to set up a secure connection between your server and Claude's API. Your assistant can now use Claude to process messages, run tools, browse the web, and more.
Security
- Your Claude password is never shared with ClawCloud
- Authentication uses OAuth — the same secure standard used by Google, GitHub, and other major platforms
- The connection can be revoked at any time from your Claude account settings
- All communication between your server and Claude's API is encrypted
Troubleshooting
"Authorization code expired" — Codes expire after a few minutes. Click Connect Claude again to start a fresh flow.
"Authorization code already used" — Each code can only be used once. Click Connect Claude to generate a new one.
"Authentication failed" — Make sure you have an active Claude Pro or Max subscription. Free accounts are not supported.