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Answer-first summary

Where should I start in InstaTunnel docs?

Follow this order: Install CLI, authenticate, run first tunnel, then move to MCP/webhooks/referrals based on your use case. Use CLI Flags and Troubleshooting for day-to-day operations.

Last reviewed: March 5, 2026
Compatibility: Core docs align with CLI v1 default and MCP --transport v2 for streaming clients.

Quick command

instatunnel auth login -e you@example.com && instatunnel 3000 --subdomain docs-demo

Common failures and quick fixes

  • Auth not persisted-Run instatunnel auth set-key it_your_api_key to store your key locally.
  • Webhook 401 signature errors-Use provider-specific secret verification guides in /docs/webhooks before production tests.

Evidence and trust

Use these references when evaluating compatibility, reliability, and security posture.

Release cadence

CLI and docs release notes are updated continuously, with version-specific compatibility notes.

View release notes

Security controls

Review policy enforcement, auth layers, and operational safeguards in the security whitepaper.

Open security whitepaper

Reliability runbooks

Troubleshooting guides cover common failures, recovery steps, and CLI compatibility baselines.

Read troubleshooting guides

Documentation

REST API

Integrate InstaTunnel into your applications and workflows using our comprehensive REST API.

Base URL

https://api.instatunnel.my

Authentication

All API requests require authentication using your API key in the Authorization header:

Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY

Endpoints

GET /tunnels

List all active tunnels for your account.

# Example request
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  https://api.instatunnel.my/api/tunnels

POST /tunnels

Create a new tunnel.

# Example request
curl -X POST \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"port": 3000, "subdomain": "myapp"}' \
  https://api.instatunnel.my/api/tunnels

DELETE /tunnels/:id

Close an active tunnel.

# Example request
curl -X DELETE \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  https://api.instatunnel.my/api/tunnels/tun_abc123

🔧 SDK Coming Soon: We're working on official SDKs for Python, Node.js, and Go to make API integration even easier.

Need a quick path?

See plans, then jump into a guided start whenever you are ready.

For MCP endpoints on Pro/Business, use: instatunnel 8787 --mcp.

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