Install a Clash of Clans bot on your phone (Android APK), step by step

cocbot team · November 8, 2026 · 5 min read

Before you start

cocbot's Android version runs directly on your phone without an emulator. First make sure Clash of Clans is installed on your own phone. Because the bot reads and controls the game from the screen, the game screen needs to be able to open. You can get the APK file from the download page.

If you want to try it, you can get a free 3-day trial code from the same page. All features are unlocked in the trial; after 3 days the code expires on its own.

Step-by-step setup

1. Download the APK

Tap the APK button on the download page. The file downloads to your phone. Your browser may show a warning for this file type; that's normal, because the app comes from outside the store.

2. Allow the unknown sources permission

Android asks for permission before installing apps from outside the store. In the warning on the install screen, tap the settings button and turn on "allow installs from this source" for your browser (or file manager). The menu name may vary a little by phone brand.

3. Open the app

When the install finishes, open the app. On the first screen you'll be taken to the settings.

4. Enter the license key

In the Settings (Ayarlar) section, find the "License key" (Lisans anahtarı) field. Paste the key you got with a trial or purchase code here and tap Save (Kaydet). Make sure the code was copied correctly; leave no space at the start or end.

5. Finish the permissions and start

The app asks for two permissions in order. The first is the accessibility permission: the bot needs it to be able to tap the screen. The second is the battery restriction: turn off battery optimization for this app so the phone doesn't close it in the background. Then tap Start (Başlat). When asked about screen sharing, choose the "entire screen" option.

Setup summary table

Connecting Telegram notifications

If you like, you can connect the bot to Telegram. That way you can use the /durum, /baslat and /durdur commands remotely and get an hourly summary. This step isn't required during setup; the bot works without it. For details, see our general introduction article.

Common problems

If the problem continues, you can get support on WhatsApp; the Support button at the bottom right of the page opens the chat directly.

What should you do after setup?

Once the bot starts running, review its settings first. Set the minimum loot filter to suit your own level. Set up the army in the game, because the bot uses whatever is in the bottom bar. To understand the farming routine, see the farm guide, and for wall spending the wall guide.

If you want to use it from a computer, it also works with LDPlayer and a local panel. Official game page: clashofclans.com. cocbot is not affiliated with Supercell.

How is the PC setup different from the phone?

Setup on the phone is done in one go with the APK. On a computer, the LDPlayer emulator and a local panel are used. The PC route suits people who don't want to keep their phone on all the time or who want to watch on a big screen. Because of the emulator's own settings and the panel running locally, the first setup may take a bit longer; but afterwards everything is monitored from a single screen through the control panel. The license key and Telegram control work the same way on both routes.

How do updates arrive?

When the game's interface changes, the bot may need to be updated too. Updates for cocbot are released quickly; you can get the new APK version from the download page and install it over the existing app. Your license key stays the same, and you don't need to enter it again. After an update, it's a good habit to check that the permissions are still on.

Checklist after setup

• Is the accessibility permission on?
• Is the battery restriction off for this app?
• Does the game open on the screen and is the army ready?
• Does the minimum loot filter suit your level?
• If Telegram is connected, does the /durum command get a reply?

Checking these five items once prevents most of the problems you might run into in the first few days. Keeping the phone on charge while the bot runs and choosing a setting that doesn't lock the screen also help it run without interruption. To understand the attack and spending logic, take a look at the article explaining how the bot works.

Summary: setup in short

It takes six steps: download the APK, allow the unknown sources permission, open the app, save the license key in Settings (Ayarlar), finish the accessibility and battery permissions, start, and choose the entire screen in screen sharing. You can get the trial code from the download page; all features are unlocked in the trial and the code expires on its own after 3 days.

The two things most often missed during setup are the accessibility permission and the battery restriction. With both set, the bot runs in the background without trouble. If you get stuck on a step, look at the troubleshooting table above; if you can't find a fix, message us on WhatsApp and we'll look into it together.

After setup is done, the farm guide and the Laboratory order article help you choose your settings wisely.

Practical notes for a safe install

Get the APK only from the link on our download page; you can't be sure files downloaded from other sources are the same. After installation, if you won't be using the unknown sources permission anymore, you can turn it off again. Don't share your license key with anyone; the key is specific to your account and device. If you lose the key or run into a problem, just message us in the WhatsApp support chat. Also, when you move to a new phone, you can set it up again with the same steps.

These steps are enough to finish setup in a few minutes; afterwards you can watch the bot and settle your settings at ease.

Frequently asked questions