[BUG] - No Dispatch option on the left banner in the desktop app

Preflight Checklist

• [x] I have searched existing issues and this hasn't been reported yet
• [x] This is a single bug report (please file separate reports for different bugs)
• [x] I am using the latest version of Claude Code

What's Wrong?

2026-08-04 - Claude Desktop Dispatch Bug Report.md

What Should Happen?

I should find the dispatch option in the left banner so I can get a QR code to complete the pairing from my iphone

Error Messages/Logs

From the Iphone, it just says Pairing Failed

Steps to Reproduce

I repeat the dispatch steps originating from the iphone. The app tells me to make sure the desktop is on and logged in. it is. The issue is that the desktop doesn't present the dispatch option in the left banner

Claude Model

Opus

Is this a regression?

No, this never worked

Last Working Version

_No response_

Claude Code Version

1.24012.11

Platform

Anthropic API

Operating System

Windows

Terminal/Shell

Windows Terminal

Additional Information

_No response_