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Quick Start Guide

Get up and running with InstaTunnel in under 30 seconds. No signup required for basic usage.

# Install InstaTunnel (Recommended)
$ npm install -g instatunnel
# Auto-detect and expose your app instantly (easiest)
$ instatunnel
🔍 Auto-detected service on port 3000
✅ Tunnel created: https://abc123.instatunnel.my
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# Or use the ultra-short alias
$ it
🔍 Auto-detected service on port 3000
✅ Tunnel created: https://def456.instatunnel.my
# Specify port manually if needed
$ instatunnel 3000

🚀 Zero Configuration

Just run instatunnel or it and your app is live instantly. No config files, no signup required.

🔒 HTTPS by Default

Every tunnel gets automatic HTTPS with valid SSL certificates. Perfect for testing webhooks and APIs.

⚡ Auto-Detection

Run instatunnel without a port and we'll auto-detect your running app.

What happens when you run InstaTunnel?

  1. InstaTunnel connects to our global tunnel network via WebSocket
  2. A unique subdomain is assigned (e.g., abc123.instatunnel.my)
  3. Your local application becomes accessible worldwide via HTTPS
  4. All requests are securely forwarded to your localhost

💡 Pro Tip: InstaTunnel automatically copies the tunnel URL to your clipboard, making it instant to share with colleagues or test on mobile devices.