Localhost to Web with No Tunneling!

If you have done any sort of web development you have probably run into a very common problem: you need to expose a locally running endpoint to an external service or application.

Why? You need to:

• Demo websites, web apps, etc. without deploying your software
• Build webhook consumers on your dev machine
• Test mobile apps connected to your locally running backend

There are a couple of things you can do to accomplish this, but the most common method is to use a service that provides a public URL to you like ngrok, Localtunnel, Serveo, etc. These services are great! We know, we’ve used them!

However, there is a one major drawback… Each of their services use tunnels to accomplish this great functionality.

Why is that a problem?

Tunnels circumvent the firewall. This creates a major security concern, which is why your network security team at your organization probably prohibits them (if they don’t, they probably should). Anything behind your firewall is exposed to the internet and can pass through the tunnel without being detected.

So, what do you do?

Well, you could modify your firewall and port forward the port to a developer machine. You could have someone VPN into your network and access your server. You could deploy your site to another location.

Or… You could use Vortex!

Vortex provides you with an instant public URL without tunneling. Get started in three minutes.

Now you have a way to expose your local web server, build webhook integrations, test mobile devices, etc. without the security risk! Whether you are in the office, working from home, or from your favorite coffee shop, you have a way to get the work done that you need to without any network or firewall changes.

Not only that, but Vortex provides you with full visibility and control. See any payload running over your network and replay any request with a simple click.

We are launching Vortex Beta 2 soon, sign up here to gain early access.

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