# DroidDesk

> DroidDesk is a marketplace for real, physically-hosted Android smartphones. Renters access real phones in 85+ cities in 55+ countries via a browser or the RustDesk desktop client. Hosts plug spare Android phones into power and earn passive income from rentals.

Plans: $5 (1 hour) · $7 (3 hours) · $15 (1 day) · $60 (1 week). Voice calls (incoming and outgoing) are currently not available on DroidDesk phones. SMS works only on the renter’s own eSIM (1 week or 1 month plan, or 3 hours / 1 day with the Full Access add-on, +$10); renters never receive SMS or calls on the host’s SIM. Hosts earn a share of each rental on their device.

## Site map

- [Home — Rent real smartphones or earn with yours](https://droiddesk.io/): Overview of DroidDesk: rent a real Android phone remotely, or earn passive income hosting your spare phone.
- [For Hosts — earn with your spare smartphone](https://droiddesk.io/hosts): Apply, get approved, complete setup, and start earning. Device requirements, payout rules, country availability.
- [Owner Guide — device setup, connectivity rules, earnings tips](https://droiddesk.io/owner-guide): Practical guide for hosts: device requirements, onboarding, Wi-Fi/SIM rules, unique-IP requirements, payout logic.
- [Renter FAQ — 28 questions about renting a real Android phone](https://droiddesk.io/faq): Pricing, connection, app installation, refunds, SMS on your own eSIM (no voice calls), VPN, data retention.
- [Host FAQ](https://droiddesk.io/host-faq): Hosting requirements, payouts, KYC, supported countries, troubleshooting.
- [Help Center](https://droiddesk.io/help): Guides, setup instructions, troubleshooting, plans, privacy.
- [Device Requirements](https://droiddesk.io/device-requirements): Minimum Android version, RAM, connectivity, model whitelist.
- [Contact](https://droiddesk.io/contact): Support email and contact channels.
- [Complaints & Disputes](https://droiddesk.io/complaints): Formal review of billing, payout, device, policy or abuse complaints, with a submission form.
- [Privacy Policy](https://droiddesk.io/privacy): Personal information, optional features, service providers, analytics, retention, privacy rights.
- [Terms of Use](https://droiddesk.io/terms): Rental and hosting terms, payments, cleanup, liability, governing law (California).
- [Refund Policy](https://droiddesk.io/refund-policy): Balance credits vs payment refunds, rental problems, cancellations, top-ups, how to request a review.
- [Acceptable Use Policy](https://droiddesk.io/acceptable-use): Permitted uses and rules against fraud, malware, spam, privacy violations and device tampering.
- [Host Policy](https://droiddesk.io/host-policy): Requirements for hosts: eligibility, device preparation, connectivity, renter privacy, payouts.
- [Device & Network Security](https://droiddesk.io/security): Security scope and limitations: no platform-wide traffic filtering, host network precautions, abuse reporting.

## Help — Getting Started

- [What is DroidDesk.io?](https://droiddesk.io/help/what-is-droiddesk): Discover DroidDesk — a global marketplace of real Android smartphones available for remote access.
- [How to Use DroidDesk Desktop Client](https://droiddesk.io/help/droiddesk-desktop-client): Learn how to connect to and control a remote Android phone using the DroidDesk desktop client with RustDesk. Step-by-step setup and connection guide.
- [How to Use DroidDesk Web App](https://droiddesk.io/help/droiddesk-web-app): Learn how to use a DroidDesk cloud phone directly from your browser. Control a real Android device, transfer files, use browser profiles, proxies, cookies, and virtual camera.
- [How to Use DroidDesk Notes: Copy Text and Links From the Rented Phone](https://droiddesk.io/help/droiddesk-notes): Move text, links and codes between the rented phone and your computer with the DroidDesk Notes app.
- [First Rental Checklist](https://droiddesk.io/help/first-rental-checklist): What to check before your first DroidDesk rental.

## Help — Connection & Troubleshooting

- [How Copy & Paste Works on a DroidDesk Phone](https://droiddesk.io/help/copy-paste-on-droiddesk): Share your clipboard between your computer and the rented phone — with a video guide.
- [Desktop Setup Guide](https://droiddesk.io/help/desktop-setup-guide): How to connect to your rented device using the RustDesk.
- [Upload Files to a Remote Phone](https://droiddesk.io/help/upload-files-to-remote-phone): Transfer any file from your computer to a remote phone with RustDesk, then reboot to find it in the Gallery or Downloads.
- [Connection Error](https://droiddesk.io/help/connection-error): What to do if you cannot connect to your rented device.
- [Black Screen or Screen Not Loading](https://droiddesk.io/help/black-screen-or-screen-not-loading): What to do if the image does not appear, the screen is stuck, or an app shows a black screen.
- [Mouse or Keyboard Is Not Working](https://droiddesk.io/help/mouse-or-keyboard-not-working): What to do if clicks, text input, or screen control do not work.
- [Slow Connection or Input Delay](https://droiddesk.io/help/slow-connection-or-input-delay): What to do if the device is slow, lagging, or the remote control has delay.

## Help — Plans & Features

- [Compatibility & Limitations](https://droiddesk.io/help/app-compatibility-and-limitations): DroidDesk gives you a real physical Android phone, but some apps with extra security (banking, wallets, betting, mandatory device lock) may be restricted or may not work on rented devices.
- [How Internet Connections Work on DroidDesk](https://droiddesk.io/help/how-internet-connection-works): How DroidDesk devices reach the internet — real 5G/LTE mobile or local Wi-Fi, with no proxies or VPNs added.
- [Available Plans and Features](https://droiddesk.io/help/available-plans-and-features): Learn what is included in each DroidDesk rental plan and choose the right option for your task.
- [Installing Apps on a Remote Phone](https://droiddesk.io/help/app-installation): Learn which plans support app installation and how to request a specific app.
- [eSIM Activation Guide](https://droiddesk.io/help/esim-activation-guide): How to install eSIM on supported DroidDesk devices.
- [Working with GEO Location](https://droiddesk.io/help/working-with-geo-location): How to approve location requests from apps or websites during your session.
- [How IP Change Works](https://droiddesk.io/help/how-ip-change-works): Learn how IP refresh works on DroidDesk devices with Dynamic IP, LTE/5G, and Wi-Fi.
- [Using a Proxy on a Rented Phone](https://droiddesk.io/help/proxy-server-usage): Learn whether proxy servers can be used on DroidDesk devices, why we generally do not recommend them, and how to use a proxy safely with DroidDesk Browser profiles.

## Help — Reset, Privacy & Data

- [Stock Firmware and Device Integrity at DroidDesk](https://droiddesk.io/help/stock-firmware-and-device-integrity): DroidDesk devices run stock firmware with no root, no fingerprint spoofing, and no invasive modifications — real hardware in a stable, predictable Android environment.
- [Privacy at DroidDesk](https://droiddesk.io/help/privacy-at-droiddesk): How DroidDesk keeps your activity private during a rental — the host cannot see your session, and apps and app data are cleared afterwards.
- [What Happens to Your Data After a Rental Ends?](https://droiddesk.io/help/data-after-rental-ends): After a rental, DroidDesk removes installed apps, clears app and browser data and deletes the files you put on the phone. Save anything you need before your session ends.
- [What Can the Device Host See?](https://droiddesk.io/help/what-can-the-host-see): While your session is active, the host cannot see your screen or activity — a dedicated privacy screen hides the phone.
- [Why Device Reset Is Needed](https://droiddesk.io/help/why-device-reset-is-needed): What is cleared automatically after each rental, including the files you put on the phone.
- [What Happens After Rental Ends](https://droiddesk.io/help/what-happens-after-rental-ends): What happens to the device and your data when your rental period expires.
- [How Your Data Is Protected](https://droiddesk.io/help/how-user-data-is-protected): Privacy measures and data protection during and after your rental session.

## Help — Billing, Rental Time & Support

- [Rental Timer and Session Time](https://droiddesk.io/help/rental-timer-and-session-time): Learn how rental time works, when the timer starts, and what happens when it expires.
- [Can I Extend My Rental?](https://droiddesk.io/help/can-i-extend-my-rental): How to extend your rental and what to do if you need to change your plan.
- [Refund and Replacement Policy](https://droiddesk.io/help/refund-and-replacement-policy): What to do when a rental fails, how replacement and time compensation are reviewed, and how a balance credit differs from a payment refund.
- [Contact Support](https://droiddesk.io/help/contact-support): What information to send when contacting DroidDesk support.

## Contact

- Support: help@droiddesk.io
- Help / technical: help@droiddesk.io
- Sitemap: https://droiddesk.io/sitemap.xml