This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to set up and start Ngrok for exposing a local server on port 4007. Ngrok is a powerful tool that creates secure tunnels to localhost, allowing you to share your local development environment with others.
Visit the Ngrok website at https://dashboard.ngrok.com/signup to create a Ngrok account. If you already have an account, you can skip this step.
After signing up, log in to your Ngrok account, and navigate to the Ngrok Auth page. Here, you will find your unique Ngrok authentication token.
Download and install Ngrok by following the instructions provided on the Ngrok download page.
Open your terminal or command prompt and set your Ngrok authentication token using the following command from your dashboard:
-
Replace
YOUR_AUTH_TOKEN
with the token you obtained in Step 1.2. -
Under
Deploy your app online
section on ngrok dashboard, click onStatic Domain
. This will give you a static domain to tunnel your local ports. Use the same command with port4007
in the next step.
To expose your local server on port 4007, use the following command:
ngrok http --domain=your-domain.ngrok-free.app 4007
Ngrok will generate a public URL that you can share with others, allowing them to access your local server. The URL will be displayed in the terminal/command prompt.
- For more advanced options and features, refer to the Ngrok documentation.
Now you have successfully set up Ngrok and exposed your local server on port 4007. Share the Ngrok URL with others to provide them access to your development environment.