Quick Start

Get Started in 5 Minutes

Follow this step-by-step guide to expose your local web server to the internet with Tunnelwise.

Step 1: Download & Install

Get Tunnelwise for your macOS architecture

Download Tunnelwise directly from the Download section, open it, and drag it to your Applications folder.

Step 2: Start your local server

Run your local web server

Make sure your local development server is running. You can use any web framework or service - Next.js, React, Vue, Angular, Express, Django, Rails, Laravel, or even a simple Python HTTP server. Here's an example using Next.js:

Terminal


$ npx create-next-app@latest my-nextjs-app
$ cd my-nextjs-app
$ npm run build && npm start

    ▲ Next.js 15.4.7
    - Local:        http://localhost:3000
  
  ✓ Starting...
  ✓ Ready in 307ms

Note: Tunnelwise is framework-agnostic and works with any HTTP server running on any port. Whether it's port 3000, 8080, 5000, or any other - just make sure to specify the correct port when creating your tunnel.

Step 3: Create your first tunnel

Open Tunnelwise and create a new tunnel pointing to http://localhost:3000

Launch Tunnelwise from your Applications folder and create a new tunnel.

1.Click the "+ Create new tunnel" button to create a new tunnel

2.Enter a name for your tunnel (e.g., "Nextjs Webapp")

3.Set the local URL to "http://localhost:3000"

4.Click "Create tunnel" to create the tunnel

Step 4: Access your public URL

Your local Nextjs application is now live on the Internet!

Tunnelwise will generate a public URL pointing to your local server. Click "Start" to activate your tunnel.

Your tunnel is live!

Public URL:https://your-tunnel.tunnelwise.io

This URL will remain the same for 5 days of activity

You're All Set!

Congratulations! You've successfully created your first tunnel. Your local web application is now accessible from anywhere on the internet. Share the URL with clients, test webhooks, or access it from your mobile device.

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