How to start and stop Android cloud phones

Written by Yelena V ( Updated on May 6th, 2026 )

Updated on May 6th, 2026

Running Android cloud phones is easy, and this guide will walk you through the process step-by-step, from setup to best practices.

Cloud phone setup requirements

Before you begin, make sure your system is ready:

✅ All users: ensure your device meets the global system requirements for Multilogin
🐧 Linux users: to run mobile profiles on Linux, install libwebkit2gtk-4.1-0
🌐 Multilogin web interface users: to avoid a blank profile screen issue, download, install and connect the latest agent version
🖥️ Multilogin desktop app users: to avoid a blank profile screen issue, update your app to the latest version

Good to know: cloud phone billing begins as soon as you click “Start” – and you're charged €0.0075 per minute until you click “Stop”.

Click “Mobile” in the top-left corner of the main dashboard:

To start a single profile, click the play icon next to it
To start several profiles at once, select them and click the play button in the top menu

Then, wait for the phone to load. New profiles might take a little longer to start, but once they’re up, future starts will be quicker.

Once your cloud phone is up and running, here’s how you can start using it:

Open the phone menu: tap on the screen, drag upward, and release
Access the app library: click “Apps” in the bottom-right corner – this reveals the apps you can install without using proxy traffic
Maximize your experience: for more tips, visit How to use Android cloud phone features

And these are the tips for a smoother multi-accounting workflow:

Use Android 16: it’s the best choice for running social media platforms and sensitive apps
Use strong devices: pick the right brand and model if you manage resource-intensive tasks
Choose mobile proxies: these are more effective for mobile accounts compared to residential proxies
Opt for SOCKS5 proxies: they work better for bypassing captchas and face fewer restrictions
Install Edge browser: this provides a smoother social media registration process
Use SMS verification: use SMS with a custom phone number for better registration results, as Gmail-based registration can trigger bans