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  • AI Tools: 喺香港用 Claude 唔使 VPN：雲端電腦 Zo Computer 教學

    Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFWBMQfkNgE

    Channel: 阿石OMP

    Overview

    The video from 阿石OMP explains how users in Hong Kong can continue to use Claude Code without triggering Anthropic’s account‑ban mechanisms. The core issue identified is that commercial VPN services often route traffic through IP ranges that Anthropic flags as proxy or VPN endpoints, and they can also leak local system fingerprints. By moving the workload to a US‑based cloud workstation, the user’s local network and device characteristics are isolated from the Claude service, reducing the risk of automated abuse‑prevention triggers.

    The tutorial focuses on Zo Computer, a browser‑based Linux environment hosted in the United States. It shows how to launch Claude Code inside that environment, complete the OAuth login flow without exposing a local VPN, and optionally integrate Claude Max API credits. The creator also discloses a $10 referral incentive for Zo Computer but stresses that the video is intended to help colleagues who have been locked out of their accounts.

    What the video covers

    • Why commercial VPNs lead to Claude account bans (flagged IP ranges, fingerprint leakage).
    • How Zo Computer provides an isolated US‑based Linux workstation accessed through a browser.
    • The process of launching Claude Code directly in Zo Computer’s terminal.
    • The safe OAuth login method: copying the authorization URL and pasting it into Zo Computer’s internal browser, never clicking the “Open” button on the local machine.
    • How to add Claude Max API credits via the “Bring Your Own Key” option.
    • Pricing details for Zo Computer’s Pro and Basic plans, including bundled AI credits.
    • A disclaimer about the creator’s affiliate relationship with Zo Computer.

    Step‑by‑step walkthrough

    • Sign up for Zo Computer at zo.computer and select either the Pro or Basic plan.
    • Once the virtual workstation is ready, open the built‑in browser from the Zo Computer dashboard.
    • Navigate to Settings → AI → Providers and locate the Claude Code entry.
    • Click the “Connect” button next to Claude Code; a modal appears with an OAuth authorization URL.
    • Use the copy icon to copy the URL. Do not click the Open button in the modal.
    • Paste the copied URL into Zo Computer’s internal browser, log in to your Claude account, and copy the verification code presented after authentication.
    • Return to the Connect Claude Code modal in Zo Computer, paste the verification code, and submit to finish linking the account.
    • (Optional) To use Claude Max API credits, go to Settings → AI → Providers → Bring Your Own Key and paste your Claude Max API key.
    • Launch Claude Code from the terminal inside Zo Computer or start a New Chat to begin using Opus, Sonnet, Haiku, or Fable models.

    Pricing and specifications

    • Pro plan: $64 USD per month – 16 CPU cores, 128 GB RAM, 10 active background services, 5 custom domains, $40 USD of bundled AI credits per month.
    • Basic plan: $18 USD per month – lighter resource allocation (exact cores/RAM not specified in the notes), $10 USD of bundled AI credits per month.
    • No permanent free tier is mentioned; both plans are paid subscriptions.
    • The video also references a $200 USD per month figure and $200 USD worth of Anthropic API credits, which appear to be example amounts for high‑usage scenarios rather than Zo Computer pricing.
    • Referral incentive: $10 USD per paying customer referred to Zo Computer (disclosed but no link provided).

    Considerations and limitations

    I strongly advise you NEVER to click this button to open the link directly.

    The video emphasizes that clicking the OAuth “Open” button on a local machine would expose the user’s IP and potentially trigger Anthropic’s abuse‑prevention systems. By keeping the authentication flow inside the Zo Computer browser, the user’s local network remains separate from the Claude service.

    The creator notes that the method is based on personal experience and does not guarantee that accounts will never be banned. Anthropic’s automated systems may evolve, and the effectiveness of isolating the workload could change over time.

    There is no claim of guaranteed revenue or profit from using Claude Code; the tone remains instructional rather than promotional.

    The affiliate disclosure is present, but no referral link is shared, which aligns with a statement that the tutorial aims to assist the community rather than drive marketing revenue.

    Immediate actions

    • Visit zo.computer and create an account.
    • Choose the Pro plan if you need the full 16‑core/128 GB configuration and the $40 USD monthly AI credit bundle, or select the Basic plan for a lower‑cost entry point.
    • After the workstation provisions, open Settings → AI → Providers.
    • Locate Claude Code, click Connect, and copy the OAuth URL (do not use the Open button).
    • Paste that URL into Zo Computer’s built‑in browser, log in to Claude, and copy the verification code.
    • Return to the modal, paste the code, and submit to complete authentication.
    • If you possess a Claude Max API key, add it via Bring Your Own Key under the same Providers menu.
    • Open the terminal inside Zo Computer and run claude-code (or start a New Chat) to begin using the desired models.