Anthropic now lets subscribers run Claude Code cloud sessions directly from claude.ai/code, the mobile app, desktop app, or CLI (via claude --cloud) without joining the research preview. Cloud sessions run on Anthropic-hosted infrastructure, letting tasks continue even when your computer is off. To encourage adoption, Anthropic is offering promotional credits separate from normal usage limits: Pro subscribers get $100 and Max subscribers get $250, usable once local limits are hit. The offer applies only to individual Pro and Max subscribers active as of September 23, must be claimed by October 7, and unused balances expire November 4.
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How much free credit is Anthropic giving for Claude Code cloud sessions?
Pro subscribers receive $100 in promotional cloud-session credits, while Max subscribers receive $250. These credits are separate from normal Claude usage limits and apply automatically once a cloud session starts, letting you keep working in the cloud after hitting local limits. The credits must be claimed by October 7, and any unused balance expires November 4. Track Claude Code credit promotions and cloud-session limits on daily.dev before yours expires.
How do I start a Claude Code cloud session?
You can start a cloud session from claude.ai/code, the Code section of the Claude mobile app, the desktop app, or the CLI using the command claude --cloud. Cloud sessions run on Anthropic-hosted infrastructure rather than your own machine, so a task keeps running even after you close your computer, and you can return later to review the results. daily.dev helps developers keep up with new Claude Code workflows like cloud sessions.
Who is eligible for the Claude Code cloud session credit offer?
Only individual Pro and Max subscribers who had an active subscription when the promotion began on September 23 are eligible. Once the promotional balance runs out, cloud sessions revert to counting against the normal plan's usage limits, and there is no separate charge for the cloud container itself. daily.dev keeps developers informed on eligibility changes for AI coding subscription perks.
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