InstaTunnel

InstaTunnel is a fast, reliable, and developer-friendly tunneling service that makes your localhost accessible from anywhere on the internet. Built as the professional ngrok alternative that's 40% cheaper with a more generous free tier.

🚀 Features

• 🎯 Zero Configuration: Just run instatunnel or it - auto-detects your running app
• ⚡ Lightning Fast: Tunnel setup in under 2 seconds
• 🔗 Custom Subdomains: Get memorable URLs like myapp.instatunnel.my (free!)
• 🔄 Multiple Tunnels: Run 3 simultaneous tunnels on free tier
• 📊 Built-in Analytics: Real-time request tracking and visitor stats
• ⏰ Extended Sessions: 24+ hour sessions (vs 2 hours on ngrok free)
• 🔒 Security Features: Password protection, basic auth, HTTPS by default
• 📱 Mobile Testing: Built-in QR code generation
• 🏢 Custom Domains: Use your own domain (Pro tier)
• 👥 Team Features: Share tunnels with your team

⚡ Quick Start

Install CLI

# Install globally via NPM (recommended)
npm install -g instatunnel

# Verify installation
instatunnel --version

Start Tunneling (Zero Config!)

# Auto-detect and expose your app instantly (easiest!)
instatunnel
# 🔍 Auto-detected service on port 3000
# ✅ Tunnel created: https://abc123.instatunnel.my

# Ultra-short alias (even faster)
it
# 🔍 Auto-detected service on port 3000
# ✅ Tunnel created: https://def456.instatunnel.my

# Specify port manually if needed
instatunnel 3000

# Use custom subdomain (free tier!)
instatunnel 3000 --subdomain myapp
# ✅ Tunnel created: https://myapp.instatunnel.my

Advanced Features

# Password protect your tunnel
instatunnel 3000 --password secret123

# Generate QR code for mobile testing
instatunnel 3000 --qr

# Multiple tunnels simultaneously
instatunnel 3000 --subdomain frontend &
instatunnel 8000 --subdomain api &

# Framework-specific shortcuts
instatunnel --react    # Auto-detects React dev server
instatunnel --next     # Auto-detects Next.js
instatunnel --laravel  # Auto-detects Laravel

📋 Common Usage Patterns

# Frontend Development
instatunnel --react     # Auto-detect React (port 3000)
instatunnel --next      # Auto-detect Next.js (port 3000)
instatunnel 5173        # Vite dev server

# API Development  
instatunnel --laravel   # Auto-detect Laravel (port 8000)
instatunnel 8000        # Express/Node.js API
instatunnel 4000        # Custom API port

# Full-Stack Development
instatunnel 3000 -s frontend
instatunnel 8000 -s api
instatunnel 5432 -s database

# Quick Sharing & Mobile Testing
it                      # Auto-detect and share instantly
instatunnel --qr        # Auto-detect with QR code for mobile
instatunnel -s demo     # Auto-detect with memorable name

🛠 Management Commands

# List active tunnels
instatunnel --list

# Stop specific tunnel
instatunnel --kill myapp

# View live request logs
instatunnel --logs

# Check usage statistics
instatunnel --stats

# Generate sharing templates
instatunnel --share

# Get help
instatunnel --help

💰 Pricing & Plans

Free Tier (Perfect for Development)

• ✅ 3 simultaneous tunnels
• ✅ 24+ hour sessions
• ✅ Custom subdomains
• ✅ Basic analytics
• ✅ Password protection
• ✅ QR code generation

Pro Tier ($5/month) - 40% cheaper than ngrok Pro

• ✅ Unlimited tunnels
• ✅ Custom domains
• ✅ Advanced analytics
• ✅ Team collaboration
• ✅ Priority support

View full pricing →

🏗 Why InstaTunnel vs ngrok?

| Feature | InstaTunnel Free | ngrok Free | InstaTunnel Pro | ngrok Pro | |---------|------------------|------------|-----------------|-----------| | Price | Free | Free | $5/month | $8/month | | Sessions | 24+ hours | 2 hours | Unlimited | Unlimited | | Tunnels | 3 simultaneous | 1 | Unlimited | Unlimited | | Subdomains | ✅ Custom | ❌ Random only | ✅ Custom | ✅ Custom | | Setup Time | < 30 seconds | ~1 minute | < 30 seconds | ~1 minute |

🌐 Links

• Website: instatunnel.my
• Dashboard: dashboard.instatunnel.my
• Documentation: instatunnel.my/docs
• Status Page: status.instatunnel.my

🚀 Get Started Now

npm install -g instatunnel
instatunnel

That's it! Your local app is now live on the internet. 🎉

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