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Claude Code Cloud Sessions: Claim Your $100 or $250 Credit

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Anthropic took Claude Code cloud sessions out of research preview on September 23, 2026, and is marking the moment with a one-time credit for existing subscribers — $100 for Pro and $250 for Max. If you're on a paid Claude plan, here's exactly what the offer is, how cloud sessions work, and how to claim it before the deadline.

⚡ Quick facts

  • Pro subscribers: get a one-time $100 credit for Claude Code cloud sessions
  • Max subscribers: get a one-time $250 credit
  • Claim deadline: 11:59 PM Pacific Time, October 7, 2026
  • Credit expires: November 4, 2026 if unused
  • How to claim: claude.ai/code/claim-credit or run /claim-credit in the Claude Code CLI — requires a connected GitHub account
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What are Claude Code cloud sessions?

A cloud session runs Claude Code on Anthropic's own infrastructure instead of your laptop. You give the agent a coding task and point it at a GitHub repository, and it keeps working even after you close your laptop lid, lose your Wi-Fi, or step away from your desk. It's the same Claude Code experience developers already use from the terminal, just no longer tied to your machine staying awake and connected.

The feature had been in research preview for months. Moving it to general availability on September 23, 2026 means it is now open to all Pro and Max subscribers, not just an invited test group.

How much credit do you get, and who qualifies?

Anthropic is giving every existing Claude subscriber a one-time credit to try cloud sessions: $100 for Claude Pro subscribers and $250 for Claude Max subscribers. The credit only applies to cloud session usage — it can't be used for regular API calls, Claude.ai chat messages, or other Claude products.

This is not a permanent discount or a change to subscription pricing. It's a one-time incentive tied specifically to the cloud sessions launch, aimed at getting existing subscribers to actually try the feature.

How to claim it before the deadline

There are two ways to claim the credit: visit claude.ai/code/claim-credit directly, or run /claim-credit inside the Claude Code command-line interface. Either way, you'll need a GitHub account connected to your Claude account before you can start a cloud session, since sessions work against a repository.

The claim window closes at 11:59 PM Pacific Time on October 7, 2026. Once claimed, any unused credit expires on November 4, 2026 — so it's worth actually running a cloud session or two rather than letting the balance lapse.

Should you use up the credit?

If you already use Claude Code locally for coding tasks, cloud sessions are worth trying with free credit attached — long-running refactors, dependency upgrades, or test-suite fixes are good candidates for a task you can kick off and walk away from. For occasional or non-technical users, the credit may go unused simply because cloud sessions require a GitHub-connected coding workflow to begin with, which is worth knowing before you count on redeeming the full amount.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Claude $100 or $250 credit real?

Yes. Anthropic is giving existing Claude subscribers a one-time credit to try Claude Code cloud sessions after taking them out of research preview on September 23, 2026 — $100 for Pro subscribers and $250 for Max subscribers.

How do I claim the Claude Code credit?

Visit claude.ai/code/claim-credit or run /claim-credit inside the Claude Code CLI. You need a GitHub account connected to start a cloud session. The claim deadline is 11:59 PM Pacific Time on October 7, 2026.

What are Claude Code cloud sessions?

Cloud sessions let Claude Code keep working on a coding task using Anthropic's own infrastructure, even after you close your laptop, lose your internet connection, or step away. You point it at a GitHub repository and it continues the task remotely.

When does the credit expire?

The credit must be claimed by October 7, 2026, and any unused balance expires on November 4, 2026. It can only be applied to Claude Code cloud session usage, not other Claude products.

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Sources: Anthropic official Claude Code cloud sessions announcement, September 23, 2026 (2026).

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