LocalXpose - Free HTTP & TCP Tunneling Services

What is a Tunneling Service?

A tunneling service creates secure connections from the internet to servers on private networks or behind firewalls. It gives you a public URL or endpoint that forwards traffic to your localhost or internal network, without port forwarding, VPN setup, or complex network configuration.

Common use cases: webhook testing, sharing local development environments, IoT device management, remote database access, and multiplayer game server hosting.

LocalXpose: Tunneling Service That Works in Production

Whether you need HTTP tunneling for webhook testing or UDP tunneling for gaming servers, LocalXpose provides a reliable tunneling service that goes beyond quick demos.

Here’s what makes it different.

# HTTP tunneling
loclx tunnel http --to localhost:3000

# TCP tunneling for databases

loclx tunnel tcp --to localhost:5432

# UDP tunneling for gaming/IoT

loclx tunnel udp --to localhost:25565

loclx tunnel http --to localhost:3000 --subdomain mytunnel
# https://mytunnel.loclx.io — same URL every time

loclx tunnel http --to /path/to/folder --file-server

Tunneling Service Use Cases

Webhook Testing

Expose your local API to receive webhooks from Stripe, GitHub, Twilio, Slack, or any external service. Inspect payloads in real-time and replay requests when debugging.

Game Server Hosting

Host Minecraft, Terraria, or custom multiplayer servers from home. UDP support means low-latency connections for real-time gaming. No need to rent expensive cloud servers for testing or small friend groups.

IoT Device Management

Manage devices on private customer networks from anywhere. LocalXpose handles TCP and UDP protocols that IoT devices use (CoAP, MQTT over DTLS, custom binary protocols).

Mobile App Development

Test your mobile app against a backend running on localhost. No need to deploy to staging servers just to try a new API endpoint or debug a specific flow.

Remote Database Access

Connect to PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or Redis running locally from remote machines. Useful for pair programming, debugging production issues with local data, or accessing development databases from CI/CD pipelines.

Client Demos and Presentations

Share work-in-progress without deploying to production. Send a single URL that works reliably instead of hoping your tunnel doesn’t die mid-presentation.

LocalXpose vs Other Tunneling Services

Get Started in Under 60 Seconds

Connect your tunneling service in three commands:

1. Install LocalXpose

npm install -g loclx
# or download from localxpose.io/download

2. Authenticate

loclx account login

3. Start Your Tunnel

# HTTP tunnel
loclx tunnel http --to localhost:3000

# TCP tunnel (for databases)
loclx tunnel tcp --to localhost:5432

# UDP tunnel (for games/IoT)
loclx tunnel udp --to localhost:25565

Get instant HTTPS URLs like https://random-subdomain.loclx.io. Want a custom subdomain? Add --subdomain yourname to any command.

Pricing That Makes Sense

Free Tier

• 2 active HTTP tunnels, unlimited bandwidth, SSL encryption, unique subdomains

Perfect for: Webhook testing, local development, occasional demos

Pro Plan — $8/month

• 10 active tunnels, all protocols (HTTP/S, TCP, TLS, UDP), custom domains, unlimited bandwidth, 24/7 availability, priority support

Perfect for: Production workloads, game servers, IoT devices, team environments

No usage limits. No bandwidth overages. No surprises.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a tunneling service used for?

A tunneling service exposes services running on private networks (like localhost or internal company networks) to the public internet. It’s used for webhook testing, remote access, demo sharing, game server hosting, and IoT device management.

Do I need a tunneling service for webhooks?

Yes, if you’re developing locally. Services like Stripe, GitHub, and Slack need a public URL to send webhooks. A tunneling service gives you that URL instantly without deploying to a server.

What’s the difference between HTTP and TCP tunneling?

HTTP tunneling is optimized for web traffic (APIs, websites). TCP tunneling works for any TCP-based protocol, including databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL), SSH, custom binary protocols, and applications that don’t use HTTP.

Can I use a tunneling service for production?

Yes. LocalXpose is designed for always-on production use. Over 500 businesses use it for IoT device management, game server hosting, and remote access. The Pro plan includes 24/7 availability and priority support.

How is this different from a VPN?

A VPN creates a private network where all participants need client software installed. A tunneling service gives you a public URL that anyone can access without installing anything. VPNs are for private access; tunneling services are for public exposure.

Ready for a tunneling service that actually works in production?