> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.clianta.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Moving to Cloud

> Step-by-step guide for enabling 24/7 cloud automation

Cloud mode moves your account's automation to Clianta's servers so it runs around the clock - no need to keep your computer on.

<Note>
  Cloud mode requires the **Scale** or **Power** plan.
</Note>

## Prerequisites

Before moving to cloud, make sure:

* Your account is logged in and working (test by launching the browser)
* A [proxy](/connecting/proxy-setup) is configured and tested
* Your plan supports cloud automation

## Moving a browser-login account to cloud

If you originally logged in via the desktop browser:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Add your credentials (recommended)">
    Go to the account's **General** tab and enter your Instagram username, password, and [2FA secret key](/connecting/methods#setting-up-2fa). This is recommended so the cloud can log in automatically when sessions expire.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click Move to Cloud">
    In the same General tab, click **Move to Cloud**. Your desktop session is uploaded securely to the cloud servers.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Wait for the handoff">
    The profile shows "Moving to cloud" while the session is being transferred. This usually takes under a minute.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Verify">
    Once the status shows "Cloud Mode," your account is running on cloud servers. Check the Activity tab to confirm automation is active.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Moving a credentials-based account to cloud

If you entered credentials directly, cloud mode is enabled as part of the connection process. No additional steps needed - the cloud starts managing the account immediately.

## What changes after moving to cloud

| Feature          | Before (Desktop)               | After (Cloud)                                                      |
| ---------------- | ------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| DM sending       | Only while your computer is on | 24/7                                                               |
| Follow-ups       | Only while app is running      | Automatic                                                          |
| Inbox monitoring | Only while app is running      | Automatic when [AI auto-reply](/features/ai-auto-reply) is enabled |
| Warmup           | Only while app is running      | Automatic                                                          |
| Manual browsing  | Available                      | Still available via desktop                                        |
| Your computer    | Must be on                     | Can be off                                                         |

## Using desktop after moving to cloud

You can still use the desktop app to:

* Open the browser manually for posting, checking DMs, or browsing
* View activity logs and lead status
* Update settings (changes sync to cloud automatically)

When you launch the browser from desktop, Clianta pulls the latest session from cloud first, so you're always up to date.

<Tip>
  Desktop waits if the cloud is actively using the account, then opens it automatically when the cloud is done.
</Tip>

## Moving back to desktop

You can take a profile back to desktop at any time:

1. Go to the account's **General** tab
2. Click **Move to desktop**
3. Wait for the handoff to complete

The cloud stops automation, the session is synced to your desktop, and automation resumes locally.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Cloud vs Desktop" icon="cloud" href="/getting-started/cloud-vs-desktop">
    Understand the two modes
  </Card>

  <Card title="New Account Setup" icon="user-plus" href="/guides/new-account-setup">
    Full setup guide from scratch
  </Card>
</CardGroup>