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title: Quickstart
description: Start OpenChamber quickly and pick the right app for the task.
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# Quickstart

## Fastest path

1. Install [OpenCode](https://opencode.ai).
2. Install the OpenChamber CLI (see [Install](/install/) for the one-line command).
3. Run `openchamber --ui-password be-creative-here`.
4. Open the URL the CLI prints (usually `http://localhost:3000`).
5. To use it from your phone, start a [tunnel](/tunnels/) and scan the QR code.

You should see the OpenChamber session list in your browser. If it loads, you're up and running.

Use a strong UI password, especially if you plan to open the instance to the internet.

If the page doesn't load, check [Troubleshooting](/troubleshooting/).

## Which app should I use?

- use **desktop** for day-to-day work on macOS
- use **web** for remote access and reviewing from your phone
- use **VS Code** for sessions right next to your code