Why Zero‑Install Matters

• Instant setup: Go live in under 60 seconds.
• Security first: End‑to‑end encryption via SSH and automatic TLS.
• Corporate‑friendly: No binaries to whitelist or update.
• Cross‑platform: Works on Windows 10+, macOS, Linux, and even PuTTY on legacy Windows.

Prerequisites

1. A free Localtonet account.
2. Your built‑in SSH client (ssh.exe, OpenSSH, or PuTTY).
3. The local port you’d like to expose (e.g., 127.0.0.1:8080).

Step‑by‑Step Guide

1. Create or Sign In to Your Account

Head to the Localtonet Dashboard. New user? Register here.

2. Create a Tunnel

1. Navigate to Tunnels → New Tunnel.
2. Select TCP or HTTP (HTTP tunnels get free auto‑TLS).
3. Click Create.

3. Grab the One‑Liner

Open your tunnel card, click Settings, then SSH Command to reveal a ready‑to‑paste command similar to:

ssh -p 223 YourTunnelToken@example.localto.net -R3327:127.0.0.1:8080

4. Copy & Paste

Open Terminal / PowerShell / iTerm (or launch PuTTY), paste the command, and hit Enter.

5. Verify

TCP ⇒ example.localto.net:3327  ⇒  127.0.0.1:8080

Visit the public URL (or TCP port) printed in your terminal. Your traffic is now securely forwarded to your local machine.

Popular Use Cases

• Frontend preview: Demo a feature branch to teammates without committing to staging.
• Webhook testing: Receive live callbacks from Stripe, GitHub, Twilio, and more.
• Mobile QA: Let testers point the mobile app at your local API.
• Game servers: Share a temporary multiplayer server with friends.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this secure?

Yes—SSH provides end‑to‑end encryption, and HTTP tunnels are auto‑upgraded to TLS 1.3 with a Let’s Encrypt certificate.

Can I choose a custom domain or port?

Absolutely. Head to Add‑ons → Reserved Ports in the dashboard to reserve your favorites.

Does this replace tools like ngrok or Cloudflare Tunnel?

It’s an alternative—especially handy when you can’t install binaries or need pure SSH reverse tunnelling.