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One Tap, Public URL: Building an Android App for Secure Port Forwarding

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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Hey guys join us on our github page and if you like this
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