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LocalHost
localhost.run creates an SSH tunnel that connects web applications on a local computer to the internet.
About LocalHost
localhost.run creates an SSH tunnel that connects a web application running on a local computer to the internet. According to the homepage, a tunnel can be started with the SSH client already installed on the computer, with no download or signup. The homepage describes several uses: letting clients view work in progress, opening a local application from a phone or tablet, and hosting a service such as a Raspberry Pi on the internet.
TLS certificates are generated automatically to enable HTTPS, and the homepage states that tunnels are encrypted to the application. Tunnels can also pass through encrypted TLS connections and connect non-HTTP protocols. Attaching your own domain name, or a stable lhr.rocks name, to a tunnel requires a custom domain subscription. The homepage states that free domains will remain free. The service is listed as freemium.
Key features
- Starts a tunnel with the SSH client already installed on the computer
- Requires no download or signup, according to the homepage
- Generates TLS certificates automatically to enable HTTPS
- Attaches a custom domain or a stable lhr.rocks domain to a tunnel via subscription
- Creates shareable URLs for reaching a local application from other devices
- Passes encrypted TLS connections and connects non-HTTP protocols
Best for: Developers and hobbyists who need to share a web application running on their own computer or reach it from another device.
Good for
- No download or signup is required, according to the homepage
- TLS certificates are generated automatically for HTTPS connections
- The homepage states that free domains will always be free
Watch out for
- Attaching a custom domain name requires a custom domain subscription
LocalHost at a glance
- Website
- localhost.run
- Category
- Development › Network Tools
- Type
- Online tool
- Pricing
- Freemium
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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LocalHost FAQ
Do I need to install anything to use it?
The homepage says a tunnel is created with the SSH client already installed on your computer, and that no download or signup is needed.
Can I use my own domain name?
Yes. The homepage says you can attach your own domain, or a stable lhr.rocks domain, to a tunnel with a custom domain subscription.
Can it be used for protocols other than HTTP?
The homepage says tunnels can connect non-HTTP protocols and can also pass through encrypted TLS connections.
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