By default, Yao Agents connects to a local Yao Engine (Local Server). If you'd rather skip the local setup, you can connect directly to a cloud server — sign in and you're good to go, with all AI Experts ready to use. ## Local vs Cloud | | Local Server | Cloud Server | |---|---|---| | Yao Engine required | Yes | No | | Data storage | Everything stays on your device | Stored on the server | | AI models | Bring your own key or use cloud service | Pre-configured by server | | Tai Link nodes | Connect your own | Shared nodes provided | | Best for | Privacy-first, long-term use | Quick trial, team sharing | ## How to connect ### 1. Pick a server Open Yao Agents. On first launch, you'll see the server selection screen. **Local Server** is there by default. Hit **Add server** to add a cloud server.  ### 2. Enter the server address Fill in the server URL and a display name. Check the [/servers](/servers) page for available servers and their addresses.  ### 3. Select and connect Once added, the cloud server appears in your server list. Click it to start connecting.  ### 4. Sign in **Enter your own email address** — you'll receive a verification code. After verification, set a password. Don't use the default account. Some servers require an invite code — check the [/servers](/servers) page for details.  ### 5. You're in After signing in, you land on the main screen with all AI Experts ready. Everything works the same as with a local server — pick an expert, start a chat, create tasks.  ## Switch between servers You can switch servers anytime. Click the server name in the top-left corner to go back to the selection screen and hop between local and cloud. ## Available servers Head to the [/servers](/servers) page to see which cloud servers are online, their regions, registration requirements, and specs.
Connect to a Cloud Server
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