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Private Remote Desktop for Personal Work

Your personal cloud desktop — not stored on the machine you use to reach it.

A private remote desktop is a full Linux environment that lives in the cloud. Your files, apps, and browsing stay on that hosted desktop — not on whatever laptop, chromebook, or shared PC you connect from.

Hanok is built for everyday separation: side projects off your main OS, personal email from a travel machine, banking from a library computer, or simply keeping a clean digital life that follows you between devices.

How Hanok works

A private Linux cloud desktop in your browser — simple to start, secure by design.

  1. Choose a Hanok desktop

    Pick a plan and start your free trial — no hardware to buy or install.

  2. Log in from your browser

    Open your private Linux desktop from any device with a modern web browser.

  3. Use a desktop hosted in Europe

    Your files, apps, and session live on a secure cloud Linux desktop in the EU.

  4. Connect through WireGuard if you want

    Optionally use WireGuard-secured access for a native remote desktop experience.

  5. Pick up where you left off

    Your remote workspace stays exactly as you left it — private and always available.

Why choose Hanok

A private Linux cloud desktop built for real-world remote work and personal privacy.

  • A true second desktop

    Not a browser profile or folder on your local disk — a separate Linux desktop in the cloud for personal work that stays put between sessions.

  • Works from any machine

    Log in from home, a café, a borrowed laptop, or a chromebook. Your remote workspace is the same every time.

  • Data stays off your device

    If a local machine is lost, stolen, or wiped, your private remote desktop data remains on Hanok's hosted environment.

  • Not the same as a VPN

    A VPN routes traffic but leaves files on your physical machine. A private remote desktop keeps apps and data entirely remote.

  • EU-hosted privacy

    Your private virtual desktop runs on European infrastructure with isolated environments per user.

  • Simple to start

    No hardware to buy and no VM to configure. Sign up, open your browser, and use your private remote desktop immediately.

A second desktop for anywhere you log in

Hanok fits when you move between machines or want personal work kept off your primary computer — without tying it to one physical device.

The PC-free Roamer

“Hanok takes a load off your shoulders.”

Access your full computer safely from any machine—even a public one. Log in and find everything exactly as you left it. 100% safe access. Pure freedom.

The Budget Upgrader

“Turn €150 into €500.”

Can't afford a powerful computer? Turn a cheap netbook or chromebook into a fast, productive system by letting Hanok do the heavy lifting.

Common questions

Answers about private remote desktop for personal work with Hanok.

Is a private remote desktop the same as a VPN?
No. A VPN encrypts traffic but your files and apps still live on your physical laptop. Hanok keeps your personal data on a separate hosted desktop entirely.
Is this different from using Hanok on a work laptop?
Yes. This page is about a general personal cloud desktop — travel, shared home PCs, side projects, or any device you use. If your main problem is a monitored employer laptop, see our dedicated work laptop page instead.
What happens if my local computer is stolen?
Your private remote desktop data remains on Hanok's hosted environment. Without your Hanok credentials, an attacker cannot access your personal workspace.
How private is a Hanok remote desktop?
Each user gets an isolated virtual environment. Hanok does not access your session unless required for support or security, and connections are encrypted.

Simple, Transparent Pricing

Try Hanok for 10 days, absolutely free. Cancel at any time.

Hanok - Jeonju desktop preview
Hanok - Jeonju

Lightweight and modular, perfect for remote work.

€9.95/mo

Includes 10 days free

Hanok - Jeonju uses a lightweight desktop that keeps your remote computer quick, responsive, and easy to use. It is a practical choice for everyday browsing, writing, email, and focused work, with a familiar layout that stays out of your way.

CPU

1 vCores

Memory

4GB

  • Browser-based desktop access
  • Private WireGuard network
  • Hosted in Europe
  • Unlimited use
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Hanok - Busan desktop preview
Higher tier
Hanok - Busan

Feature-rich and beautiful, highly customizable experience.

€14.99/mo

Includes 10 days free

Hanok - Busan gives you a modern cloud workstation built for focused computing, multitasking, and everyday productivity. It offers a polished, capable desktop experience for users who want more room to work without adding complexity.

CPU

2 vCores

Memory

4GB

  • Browser-based desktop access
  • Private WireGuard network
  • Hosted in Europe
  • Unlimited use
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