Cloud Workspaces
Managed cloud VMs with Pane daemon pre-installed. Connect from desktop Pane or the browser app with no server setup.
Cloud Workspaces are managed VMs with the Pane daemon pre-installed. Open desktop Pane or runpane.com/app , connect with a single code, and start creating panes. No SSH keys, no server config, no daemon installation.
How It Works
Your client device runs the Pane UI. The cloud VM runs agents, terminals, and git worktrees. Every keystroke and command travels over an encrypted Tailscale tunnel. The VM does the heavy lifting; your laptop or phone just renders output and sends input.
Cloud vs Self-Hosted
| Cloud Workspaces | Self-Hosted | |
|---|---|---|
| Setup | One-click connect | One command via Settings or CLI |
| Infrastructure | Managed VM | Your own machine or VM |
| Auth | Built-in | Bearer token via setup |
| Data location | Cloud VM (your account) | Your host machine |
| Scaling | Resize or add VMs | Manual provisioning |
Connecting
- Open Settings > Remote Pane in desktop Pane, or open runpane.com/app in a browser.
- Paste the
pane-remote://...code into the Connection Code field. - Click Import & Connect.
Pane verifies the connection and saves the profile. Your cloud workspace projects appear in the sidebar once connected.
Host Status
Once connected, Settings > Remote Pane shows the live host status:
- Remote host live (green dot) means this machine is accepting remote connections.
- Paired clients lists every device that has imported a connection code.
- Stop Remote Host shuts down the daemon and disconnects all clients.
You can also set the Machine Label and Listen Port from this panel, and choose an access mode: Tailscale (recommended), SSH Tunnel, or Manual HTTPS.