Using Claude in your browser (claude.ai)

Claude is an AI you can use directly in your browser, without installing anything. This tutorial walks you through everything from opening the website to asking your first question. Screens may change, so follow the labels you see on your screen.

Check that you can use Claude

Before you start, make sure you meet the access requirements. The publisher says you must be at least 18 years old. You must also be located in a supported country.

If you are not sure whether your country is supported, check the “Where can I access Claude” page of Anthropic’s support center, linked in the sources.

Open claude.ai in your browser

Type claude.ai in your browser’s address bar, then press Enter. The Claude home page appears.

You can use any recent web browser (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari…). If the page does not display correctly, update your browser.

Sign in to your account

Claude offers two ways to sign in.

• Continue with Google: a window opens. Enter your Google email address and password.
• Continue with email: enter your email address. Claude sends you an email titled “Secure link to log in to Claude.ai”, which contains a sign-in link. Click it to sign in.

You cannot create a separate Claude password. If you use Apple’s “Hide My Email” option, enter the address ending in @privaterelay.appleid.com with “Continue with email”.

The email does not arrive? Check your spam folder. The message comes from the sender @mail.anthropic.com. Wait a few minutes, then try again.

The link opens on another device? A verification code appears. Enter it on the device where you requested the sign-in.

Find your way around the interface

Once you are signed in, you see an input box where you type your request. To send it, click the send button.

To show more options, click the + button at the bottom left, or type / in the input box.

Check the limits of the free plan

Claude offers a free plan. It has a usage limit per session, which resets every five hours. If you reach the limit, come back later.

Prices and plans: check Claude’s official website. Prices are not covered in this tutorial.

What now?

Try a simple first request to get familiar with Claude. For example:

• “Explain in simple terms what generative AI is.”
• “Help me write a polite email to request a doctor’s appointment.”