What localhost tunnels have you used?

#webdev #discuss #localhost #web

During development, the application runs on our local machine. If you want to make your machine accessible from the outside there are solutions like ngrok.com, localhost.run, localtunnel.me, etc..

Have you ever used some of these and which has been your favorite?

Top comments (19)

Abhijit Hota • Sep 26 '20

Just want to take a moment and say that your #discuss posts actually teach me a lot!

Like in this case, I didn't even know that localhost tunnels existed! I've heard terms and concepts like SSH tunneling and also have connected to remote servers. (I don't know why haven't I thought about localhost tunneling being a technology.) But the fact that services like ngrok exist, makes me really rethink how much I don't know what I don't know!

Madza • Sep 26 '20

I always thought the discussion format is the best way to learn. I always try to give my knowledge on the top too, so others can get some info from the initial post too. Furthermore, browsing through comments there are lots of valuable information, it's awesome to exchange the knowledge and it's a win-win for all of us participating ❤💯

Abhijit Hota • Sep 26 '20

Yes, exactly!
Thank you again for such fruitful discussions! :D

Tunde Ajibawo • Sep 26 '20

Ngrok is a ok

Pramod Jadhav • Sep 27 '20 • Edited

The easiest way, without using any third-party tools is to use a reverse, SSH tunnel.
The pre-requisite

Preferably Linux based machine available over the internet
ssh access to the machine

Execute the below command to create a reverse tunnel from the remote machine to the localhost

ssh <USER>@<REMOTE_IP> -R <REMOTE_PORT>:<LOCAL_HOST>:<LOCAL_PORT>

All requests from REMOTE_PORT are forwarded : using the created tunnel

To expose hello world http service running on 8080 can be exposed over the internet using

ssh <USER>@<REMOTE_IP> -R <REMOTE_PORT>:localhost:8080

HTTP://REMOTE_IP:REMOTE_PORT/hello...

Andree Toonk • Nov 23 '20

for those interested, also look at this brand new service I just released: mysocket
It's a fully anycasted service similar to ngrok, with lots of features!
dev.to/aws-builders/introducing-my...

Curious about your thoughts, and feedback! :) You should be able to get started in <1 min.
Demo video:
youtube.com/watch?v=lEZX_xCTDlo