As developers, we've all been there.
You have a web server, API, dashboard, or IoT service running locally, and you need to share it with someone outside your network.
The usual workflow often looks like this:
- Install Termux
- Configure router port forwarding
- Set up DDNS (if required)
- Create an account with a tunneling service
- Run multiple terminal commands
- Troubleshoot networking issues
For many users, that's simply too much friction.
The Idea
I wanted to simplify this experience as much as possible.
So I built PortForwarder, an Android app that lets you expose a local service to the internet with a single tap using secure Cloudflare Tunnel technology.
The goal wasn't to build another networking tool packed with configuration options—it was to remove as much complexity as possible.
Features
- One-tap setup
- No Termux required
- No sign-up required
- No router configuration
- Secure HTTPS public URL
- Powered by Cloudflare Tunnel
- Instantly share the generated public URL
- Generate and share a QR Code for quick access
Use Cases
PortForwarder can be useful for:
- Testing locally hosted web applications
- Sharing development APIs
- Accessing dashboards remotely
- Demonstrating projects to clients or teammates
- Exposing IoT devices for testing
- Quickly sharing services running on your Android device
Why I Built It
Networking tools are often designed for power users.
I wanted something that anyone—even someone with little networking knowledge—could use without reading documentation or running terminal commands.
If tapping one button can accomplish the same result, that's the experience I wanted to create.
I'd Love Your Feedback
If you're interested in trying it, I'd really appreciate your feedback, suggestions, or bug reports.
Google Play:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.orbitforgestudios.portforwarder
Constructive criticism is always welcome. Every suggestion helps improve the app.
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