Phone and tablet access

Use your journal in a browser while Historicle runs on your computer.

Last updated: October 2026

Before you start

Keep Historicle running and your computer awake. Connect both devices to the same trusted local network. One API key is included free; Pro allows additional keys for independent device sessions.

Start the server

  1. Open Historicle Settings → Server.
  2. Start the Local Server and note the displayed address and port.
  3. Create an API key with the permissions you need. Copy it while it is displayed; the full key is only shown at creation.
  4. Scan the pairing QR code on your phone or tablet, or open the server's LAN address in a browser. A newly created key can be included in the pairing QR code.
  5. Follow the certificate prompt, then sign in with the key if requested.

HTTPS uses a self-signed certificate by default. Confirm that the address matches the computer and port shown in Historicle before trusting it. The certificate download is available at /certificate on your local server; trust settings vary by device.

Addresses and sessions

On the host computer, the default address is https://localhost:11435. On another device, use the LAN address shown in Settings, with your configured port. localhost on a phone means the phone itself.

Each key supports one active browser session. Signing in with the same key elsewhere replaces the previous session. With Pro, create a separate key for each browser or device you want to keep signed in. Cookies are tied to the address: changing between a hostname, IP address, and localhost may require another sign-in.

Connection problems

  • Check that the computer is awake and the Local Server is running.
  • Check Wi-Fi, guest-network isolation, firewall access, and whether the computer's LAN address changed.
  • If you are signed out, use a valid key; another sign-in with the same key may have replaced the session.
  • If a key is lost, delete it and create a replacement. Existing sessions created from the deleted key are invalidated.

Do not expose the local server directly to the public internet. To connect while away, use a VPN into your home network. Historicle does not provide a hosted relay.

Next steps

Use the API reference for scripts and integrations, the MCP guide for AI assistants, or contact support for help.