Announcement
frp - Fast Reverse Proxy to Expose Local Servers to the Internet
frp is a fast reverse proxy that helps you expose a local server, which is behind a NAT or firewall, to the internet. This tool simplifies remote access to your internal services.
Project Introduction
Summary
frp is a high-performance, open-source reverse proxy designed for exposing internal services located behind NATs or firewalls to the public internet. It consists of a client and a server component.
Problem Solved
Users often host services on local machines behind restrictive networks (NAT, firewalls) which prevent direct external access. frp solves this by providing a reliable tunnel to expose these services to the public internet.
Core Features
Protocol Support
Supports TCP, UDP, HTTP, and HTTPS protocols for forwarding.
Multi-Service Forwarding
Allows exposing multiple services on different ports through a single frp server instance.
Domain Forwarding
Provides subdomain and custom domain forwarding for HTTP/HTTPS services.
Security Features
Includes authentication methods and encryption to secure connections.
Tech Stack
Use Cases
frp can be used in various scenarios where a local service needs to be made accessible from outside the local network:
Exposing Local Web Services
Details
Expose a local web server (e.g., running on localhost:8000) to a public domain or subdomain.
User Value
Allows demonstrating local web applications, testing external API calls (like webhooks), or setting up a temporary public website.
Remote Access (SSH/RDP)
Details
Access your home computer via SSH or RDP from anywhere, even if it's behind a router's NAT.
User Value
Provides secure remote access to personal or office machines without complex VPN setups or static public IPs.
Exposing Game Servers or Custom Apps
Details
Make a local game server or other network application accessible to friends or the public internet.
User Value
Enables multi-player gaming across the internet for games hosted on a local machine, or allows remote use of custom internal applications.
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