Atmos Computer
Connect Desktop or Web to a remote Atmos Server through Atmos Relay—no third-party tunnel required.
Atmos Computer registers a machine (VPS, workstation, home server) with Atmos so your UI connects through Atmos Relay. The remote server reaches out to Atmos on its own; your laptop or browser then joins that session. You do not install Ngrok, Tailscale, or Cloudflare Tunnel for this.
This is separate from Cross-Platform & Remote Access Remote Access, which uses external tunneling to share the machine you are on now.
Atmos Computer vs Remote Access
| Atmos Computer | Remote Access (tunneling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Where work runs | The registered remote host | This computer (where Desktop is hosting) |
| Network path | Atmos Relay (server connects outward) | External provider → secure entry → local Atmos |
| Client needs tunnel tools | No | Yes (on the hosting desktop) |
| Main entry | Atmos Computer → Connect | Remote Access → Public URL |
| Your projects live on | The remote machine | This machine |
Some UI labels say “remote” on This Computer—that means register this PC with Atmos Relay, not the Remote Access tunnel page.
Why it matters
- Keep repos, secrets, and builds on infrastructure you control.
- Use one powerful remote box from a laptop, desktop, or browser.
- No inbound firewall rules or tunnel accounts on the client—only an outbound link from the server.
How connection works
Your laptop (Desktop or browser)
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Atmos Relay (e.g. relay.atmos.land)
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Remote machine running Atmos ServerYour UI never needs the server’s public IP or SSH for Atmos itself—the server maintains the relay link.
Typical flow
- Access Key — create and save in Settings → Atmos Computer → Access Key.
- Register — add the remote machine to your account (from that machine or via a registration code).
- Connect — pick the computer under My Computers; Atmos switches the UI to that server.
- Work — workspaces, terminals, Canvas, and agents run on that computer.
Learn more
- Remote Build — step-by-step register, connect, and security notes.
Related
- Cross-Platform & Remote Access — local clients and tunneling for this machine only