# Connected workspaces — Feature guide | Remote AI

> Connect to a computer running Remote AI from your browser, phone, or another desktop installation.

Source: https://remoteai.piperhex.com/en/features/remote-workspace/

## Who it is for

For people who follow tasks across devices or work with projects on multiple computers.

## Keep the project on its computer

A remote connection gives you another way into the workspace. Conversations and tasks belong to the selected computer.

- Continue Codex work from a connected browser.
- Use mobile layouts for conversations and task progress.
- Switch between local and online remote computers on desktop.

## Know which computer you are using

After switching, projects, conversations, and model settings come from the selected computer. Existing tasks remain on their original host.

- Check the computer picker before starting work.
- Offline computers remain identifiable but cannot be selected.
- Connection failures do not silently redirect operations to your local computer.

## Bring the supporting tools along

Supported versions offer remote file diffs, terminal access, and Git tools. Remote desktop can control the primary display of a target Windows computer.

- Remote commands execute on the selected host.
- Terminals and changes correspond to the remote project.
- Remote desktop depends on the host platform, version, and connection.

## Getting started

1. Install Remote AI and prepare Codex on the host; leave it running and online.
2. Sign into the same Remote AI cloud account on the browser or mobile client.
3. Choose the online computer and open a project or conversation.

## Before you begin

The host must stay online with Remote AI running. System-level features vary by platform and installed version.

### Can tasks run after my computer shuts down?

No. Tasks depend on the host computer. Powering it off or disconnecting it affects execution and access.

### Does switching computers stop the previous task?

Switching workspaces does not stop tasks on the original computer. Return to that host to check their progress.

[Read project documentation](https://github.com/piperhex/remoteai/blob/master/docs/codex-gui.md)

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