Port2 – Expose local port to the internet, macOS App
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Port2 – Expose local port to the internet, macOS App launched on September 27, 2020 with 15 votes, #961 of 3,898 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 6 years on.
In plain words
Port2 is a macOS application that exposes local ports to the internet. It allows users to make services running on their computer accessible from outside their network. The app is designed for developers and technical users who need to share local development servers or applications without complex networking configuration. Port2 runs natively on macOS.
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I've been using port2 for two days and I think it is a brilliant piece of software, is easy to expose my local to the Internet. If you are developer, this is a must have. I've been using port2 for two days and I think it is a brilliant piece of software, is easy to expose my local to the Internet. If you are developer, this is a must have. Made by a responsive team that's actively updating the app. This tool is really handy. A convenient version of ngrok Made by a responsive team that's actively updating the app. This tool is really handy. A convenient version of ngrok To help you better understand the developer’s responses, see Privacy Definitions and Examples . Privacy practices may vary,…from apps.apple.com
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