Remote Access

Access your PATAPIM workspace from any device with a web browser - laptop, tablet, or phone. Work from anywhere while your desktop handles the heavy lifting.

Connection Modes

Local Network Mode

Access PATAPIM from any device on your local network (home/office Wi-Fi).

How it works:

  1. PATAPIM automatically detects your LAN IP address
  2. Navigate to the displayed URL on any device (e.g., http://192.168.1.100:31415)
  3. Scan the QR code with your phone for instant connection

Benefits:

  • No configuration required
  • Fast, low-latency connection
  • No external dependencies
  • Available in Free tier

Cloudflare Tunnel Mode

Access PATAPIM from anywhere in the world with a secure public URL.

How it works:

  1. Enable Cloudflare Tunnel in settings
  2. PATAPIM creates a secure tunnel to a public URL
  3. Access your workspace from any device, anywhere
  4. No port forwarding or firewall configuration needed

Benefits:

  • Access from coffee shops, hotels, or remote locations
  • Share access with team members
  • Secure encrypted connection
  • Requires PATAPIM Pro

Quick Connect via patapim.ai/go

The fastest way to connect remotely:

  1. Sign in at patapim.ai with your Google account
  2. Click Go in the dashboard
  3. PATAPIM establishes a WebSocket connection instantly using a connect-token

No URL copying, no QR codes — just click and connect. The connect-token is generated per-session and validated against your PATAPIM account.

How Connect-Token Auth Works

  1. Your PATAPIM desktop app registers with patapim.ai via account heartbeat
  2. When you click “Go” on the website, a connect-token is generated
  3. The website connects to your desktop via WebSocket with the token
  4. Your PATAPIM instance validates the token and grants access

This method bypasses PIN/PassKey authentication since you’re already signed in to patapim.ai.

Project Filtering

When accessing PATAPIM remotely, terminals are filtered by the currently selected project:

  • Only terminals belonging to the active project are shown
  • Switching projects in the remote UI updates the terminal list
  • This keeps the remote view focused and uncluttered, especially when you have many terminals across different projects

Mobile Experience

Responsive UI

The web interface automatically adapts to your device:

  • Tablet: Full desktop experience with touch controls
  • Phone: Optimized mobile layout with collapsible panels
  • Touch-optimized: Large tap targets, swipe gestures

Mobile Features

  • Pinch to zoom terminal text
  • Swipe between terminals
  • Touch-friendly file explorer
  • Virtual keyboard integration
  • Landscape/portrait support

Security

Authentication

Free tier:

  • PIN authentication: 4-6 digit PIN code
  • Set PIN in remote access settings
  • Required for every session

Pro tier:

  • PassKey authentication: Biometric login (fingerprint, Face ID)
  • Hardware keys: YubiKey, USB security keys
  • PIN fallback: Available if PassKey fails
  • Per-device authentication

Connection Security

  • All connections use WebSocket over HTTPS
  • End-to-end encryption for Cloudflare tunnels
  • Session tokens expire automatically
  • No data stored on remote servers

Getting Started

Auto-Start Server

The remote access server starts automatically when PATAPIM launches on port 31415. No manual configuration is needed — the server is always ready for connections.

Enable Remote Access

  1. Open PATAPIM settings
  2. Navigate to “Remote Access”
  3. Choose connection mode:
    • Local Network: Toggle on (Free)
    • Cloudflare Tunnel: Enable and authenticate (Pro)
  4. Set up authentication (PIN or PassKey)
  5. Copy URL or scan QR code

Connecting from Another Device

Desktop/Laptop:

  1. Open any web browser
  2. Navigate to the displayed URL
  3. Authenticate with PIN or PassKey

Mobile:

  1. Scan the QR code with your camera
  2. Tap the notification to open
  3. Authenticate and start working

Free vs Pro

FeatureFreePro
Local Network Access✓✓
Cloudflare Tunnel✗✓
Concurrent Sessions1Unlimited
Session Timeout30 minutesNone
AuthenticationPIN onlyPIN + PassKey
QR Code Connect✓✓

Real-Time Sync

All remote connections use WebSocket for real-time synchronization:

  • Terminal output streams instantly
  • File changes appear immediately
  • Multiple devices stay in sync
  • Low latency (sub-100ms on LAN)

Troubleshooting

Can’t connect on local network:

  • Verify devices are on the same Wi-Fi network
  • Check firewall settings (allow port 31415)
  • Try the IP address directly instead of hostname

Cloudflare tunnel not working:

  • Verify PATAPIM Pro subscription is active
  • Check internet connection
  • Restart PATAPIM to refresh tunnel

Session timeout:

  • Free tier: Sessions expire after 30 minutes of inactivity
  • Pro tier: Sessions remain active indefinitely
  • Refresh the page to reconnect