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Expose a local server to the internet with a public URL, plus an API gateway. · ngrok · Networking

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Overview

ngrok's free plan is now a one-time credit, not an ongoing allowance.

Good fit

Use for quick local testing and demos.

  • webhook testing
  • demos

Not a fit

Avoid for anything always on; the free credit is one-time.

  • always-on tunnels
Quickstart · 3 steps
  1. Sign up at ngrok.com.
  2. Install the agent and add your authtoken.
  3. Run ngrok http 3000.

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