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---
title: Deployment Modes
summary: local_trusted vs authenticated (private/public)
---
Paperclip supports two runtime modes with different security profiles.
## `local_trusted`
The default mode. Optimized for single-operator local use.
- **Host binding**: loopback only (localhost)
- **Authentication**: no login required
- **Use case**: local development, solo experimentation
- **Board identity**: auto-created local board user
```sh
# Set during onboard
pnpm paperclipai onboard
# Choose "local_trusted"
```
## `authenticated`
Login required. Supports two exposure policies.
### `authenticated` + `private`
For private network access (Tailscale, VPN, LAN).
- **Authentication**: login required via Better Auth
- **URL handling**: auto base URL mode (lower friction)
- **Host trust**: private-host trust policy required
```sh
pnpm paperclipai onboard
# Choose "authenticated" -> "private"
```
Allow custom Tailscale hostnames:
```sh
pnpm paperclipai allowed-hostname my-machine
```
### `authenticated` + `public`
For internet-facing deployment.
- **Authentication**: login required
- **URL**: explicit public URL required
- **Security**: stricter deployment checks in doctor
```sh
pnpm paperclipai onboard
# Choose "authenticated" -> "public"
```
## Board Claim Flow
When migrating from `local_trusted` to `authenticated`, Paperclip emits a one-time claim URL at startup:
```
/board-claim/<token>?code=<code>
```
A signed-in user visits this URL to claim board ownership. This:
- Promotes the current user to instance admin
- Demotes the auto-created local board admin
- Ensures active company membership for the claiming user
## Changing Modes
Update the deployment mode:
```sh
pnpm paperclipai configure --section server
```
Runtime override via environment variable:
```sh
PAPERCLIP_DEPLOYMENT_MODE=authenticated pnpm paperclipai run
```