It’s great that your awesome web app runs on localhost. Isn’t that great? Now, the task is to get it out there. While exposing your localhost site to the world may seem difficult, it’s really not. As exciting as it is nerve-racking to open the gate of your geek’s kingdom, this experience can be a lot like that. Visit our website and learn more about Localhost to internet.
Imagine: You need feedback from a colleague across the planet, or are developing an external API. The option of grabbing your laptop to hop onto a plane doesn’t exist. The time has come to free that localhost so it can mingle on the internet.
Now let’s take a look at this. Has anyone ever heard of a **ngrok**? That’s it. This tool makes it possible for any user to see your localhost setup. Setup is a breeze. No more NAT or firewall issues.
You can see a little of the process:
1. Go to www.ngrok.com/installer and get the installer. For an auth token, you will need to sign-up. This is a quick process.
2. Running the Tunnel** Fire up your Terminal and type “ngrok HTTP 8080” (replace with 8080 your own port). Voila! The URL of your localhost can be accessed via ngrok.
Then what? Try **localtunnel**. The second gem is less common but also works. Then, all you have to do is enter npxlocaltunnel –port 8080 and your done. The perfect solution for those who want to do quick demos and don’t have time to setup accounts.
Are you still able to remember that feeling of excitement when you cracked the Matrix’s sentient Matrix-code in The Matrix. The same sort of thrill will be felt when your friend from another planet visits your localhost page without your IP address giving him the stink eye.
It’s also worth exploring **localhost.run**, but only if your adventurous side is on display. It’s command-line heaven:
“`shell
ssh -R 80:localhost:8080 ssh.localhost.run
“`
That’s correct, no account or installation required. SSH wizardry and you’ll have an app that is mirrored on a publicly accessible URL.
Then what if it’s sensitive data? Or a highly secure environment. PageKite is your knight in shining arms. PageKite is more sophisticated, but has some great security features. It is up to you to adjust and customize it. Register, soar with your kite!
In a situation where I needed to provide my client with the latest app updates, one day I ended up in a hotel far away from home. Despite the poor internet connections, I could not live without ngrok. Client saw it live, I ran the app, we closed the sale. It’s amazing how the bell can help you!
Please remember that while it’s super useful to use these services, your best friend is caution. Do not set up the production environment using these tunnels. Like leaving your house keys on the floor. Exploring, exhibiting, but never leaving sensitive material hanging.
Has a magician ever revealed their trick to you? This is your chance. It’s your turn. Show off the local projects you have created to friends, colleagues, and testers. Heck, even grandma if she keeps on asking. No need for code. She can be impressed with a simple demonstration.
It’s important to remember that sharing is caring. But protecting your secret is a true wizardry. Now go ahead and let your localhost expand its wings. There’s a waiting internet!