E2E Encrypted

TLS encryption for all data.

Zero Visibility

We can't see your data.

EU Infrastructure

Hetzner Falkenstein (H/W).

SOC-2 Type I

Assessment in progress.

Three Steps to Live

Simple by default, powerful when you need it.

Install

One command to rule them all. Works on macOS, Linux, and Windows.

curl -fsSL https://portex.space/install.sh | bash

macOS / Linux

iwr https://portex.space/install.ps1 | iex

Windows

MANUAL DOWNLOADS

macOS (Intel) macOS (Silicon) Linux (x64) Windows

Go Live

Start a tunnel instantly. No account required to get started.

portex start --port 3000

Basic

... --subdomain myapp --allow-ip 1.2.3.4 --pin 1234

Security

Or share a directory:

portex share ./myfiles

Basic

... --pin 5678 --allow-ip 1.2.3.4

Security

Track & Debug

Access the dashboard for traffic inspection and analytics. (Optional)

portex login

Browser Auth

Automagically links your active tunnels to your account.

Developers Love This

Debug Webhooks in Real‑Time

Stop deploying to staging just to see a Stripe or GitHub webhook payload. Expose your local port and watch internal traffic flow live in your dashboard.

Inspect Full Request Payloads
Replay Webhooks with One Click
Response Time Monitoring

Learn More about Webhooks

Mobile & IoT

Test on Physical Devices Instantly

Scanning a QR code is all it takes to connect your mobile device to your local API. No more fiddling with local IP addresses or WiFi settings.

Automatic QR Code Generation
Cross-Device Testing over HTTPS
Remote Browser Console Sync
Works through Firewalls & Corporate VPNs

Learn More about Mobile Dev

Everything you need

From local development to client demos, we've got you covered.

Advanced Security

Restrict access with **IP Whitelisting** or add a **4-digit PIN** to any tunnel for private demos and internal API testing.

Traffic Inspector

Real-time request logging and **Remote Console Sync**. See headers, payloads, and browser logs instantly. Replay with one click.

Static Hosting

Don't have a server running? Just point Portex to a folder and we'll host it for you instantly.

Custom Subdomains

Reserve your own subdomains like myapp or api-dev. No more random strings to remember.

Mobile Testing

We generate a QR code in your terminal. Scan it to instantly test your localhost on iOS/Android.

Persistent Connections

Auto-reconnect logic keeps your tunnel alive even if your WiFi drops. Set it and forget it.

Common Questions

How is Portex different from ngrok?

Portex is built with the modern stack (Go + Laravel) and offers a more developer-centric experience. We include features like static file sharing and PIN protection out of the box, with a focus on open source transparency.

Is my data private and secure?

Absolutely. All traffic is end-to-end encrypted with TLS. We store your logs and metadata using industry-standard encryption, and our team has zero visibility into your tunneled data—only you can see your traffic. We are committed to transparency and have officially applied for SOC-2 compliance. Our infrastructure is powered by high-performance bare-metal servers in Hetzner Falkenstein (Germany), ensuring both GDPR compliance and extreme reliability.

Can I use it for static builds?

Definitely! Use portex share ./dist to instantly host and tunnel any directory without needing to configure Nginx, Apache, or a Node.js server.

Do I need an account to start?

No account is required for basic usage. You can run one tunnel as a guest. Logging in unlocks dashboard tracking, persistent subdomains, and analytics.