Pinggy
Public URLs for localhost without downloading any binary
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Pinggy provides instant, no-download tunnels for HTTP, TCP, UDP, and TLS to expose localhost services publicly.
- for
- Developers and teams needing quick, secure access to local apps for testing or sharing.
- pricing
- freemium
Key features
- No downloads — Runs on Windows, macOS, Linux and Docker without installing any binary.
- Multiple protocols — Supports HTTPS, TCP, UDP and TLS tunnels with built-in Let’s Encrypt certificates.
- Instant domains — Offers persistent subdomains, custom domains and wildcard routing.
- Access control — Provides basic auth, bearer tokens and IP whitelisting for tunnel security.
- Live debugging — Shows live request/response logs, headers and allows header manipulation.
- Multi-region endpoints — Tunnels are available from servers in USA, Europe, Asia, Brazil and Australia.
Use cases
- Share a local web app with a client for a quick demo
- Debug HTTP requests in real time during development
- Expose a local API to mobile devices for integration testing
Pinggy FAQ
Why does the SSH command ask for a password?+
Press Enter for a blank password or generate an SSH key for long-running tunnels; after that the command won’t prompt again.
What should I do if a Windows tunnel can’t reach localhost?+
Replace localhost with 127.0.0.1 in the Pinggy SSH command.
How does Pinggy ensure security of my machine?+
Pinggy uses SSH remote port forwarding; only the port you specify is exposed and no other ports are accessible.
Why does my tunnel URL change after a restart?+
The free plan’s tunnels timeout after 60 minutes; a new URL is generated when the tunnel restarts. Persistent URLs require Pinggy Pro.
Summarized by DevHunt from pinggy.io · Sep 28, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.
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