What is Claude?
Claude is a large language model (LLM) built by Anthropic. It's trained to be a helpful, honest, and harmless assistant with a conversational tone.
How to access Claude
You can access Claude through several platforms:
Web: Visit claude.ai to chat with Claude in a web browser.
Desktop: Download Claude Desktop for Mac or Windows.
Mobile: Download Claude for iOS or Android to chat on your mobile device.
Supported locations
You must be in one of our supported locations to access Claude.
Is there an age requirement to use Claude?
You must be at least 18 years old to use our services.
How to talk to Claude
What is a prompt?
You use prompts to communicate with Claude. The best approach is to speak to Claude like you would a coworker or friend - naturally and conversationally. Your prompts can range from simple questions to complex requests:
Simple questions: "How do I hang a picture frame in my room?"
Complex requests: Multi-step projects, analysis, creative writing, coding, or technical tasks.
Use the Claude chat interface
Type your prompt into the chat interface and click the submit button to start a conversation with Claude. You can click the "+" button in the lower left or type "/" to view additional options and commands: