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Guide: Running Anthropic's Claude Code on a VPS for unattended use

This guide details how to set up Claude Code on a virtual private server (VPS) for unattended operation. It covers installation using Anthropic's native Linux installer, ensuring persistence through systemd timers, and managing authentication and security. The setup requires a Linux VPS with specific system requirements and is designed for users comfortable with Linux command-line operations. The guide also clarifies usage rules for different Claude Code plans, emphasizing that individual usage is permitted but running a service for others requires separate credentials. AI

IMPACT Enables continuous, unattended operation of AI coding assistants on remote servers.

RANK_REASON Guide on how to use an existing AI product on a specific infrastructure.

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Guide: Running Anthropic's Claude Code on a VPS for unattended use

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  1. dev.to — Claude Code tag TIER_1 English(EN) · Aoba Works ·

    Claude Code on VPS: systemd Setup That Survives Reboots

    <p><em>Originally published at <a href="https://en.aobaworks.com/claude-code-on-vps-systemd-setup-that-survives-reboots/?utm_source=devto&amp;utm_medium=referral" rel="noopener noreferrer">Unattended</a>.</em></p> <p>Yes, Claude Code runs well on a VPS. Install it with Anthropic'…