Networking Overview
Expose local services to the internet or connect your team privately.
Two Networking Modes
VendTunnel offers two distinct networking solutions:
Public Networking (Tunnels)
Expose your localhost to the internet with a public URL. Like ngrok, but simpler.
- Public subdomain
- 2 ports per tunnel
- No account needed
Private Networking (Teams)
Connect team members on a private network. Like Tailscale, but no account.
- Private network
- Internal DNS
- Join codes
Key Differences
| Aspect | Tunnels | Teams |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Expose localhost to internet | Private team networking |
| Visibility | Public (anyone with URL) | Private (team only) |
| Access | Via public URL | Via internal IP or DNS |
| Ports | 2 per tunnel | Unlimited |
| Internal DNS | No | Yes (*.internal) |
| Use case | Demos, webhooks | Dev collaboration |
Common Features
Fast & Secure
All connections use modern encryption. This provides:
- Fast, modern encryption
- Low latency
- Works through NAT and firewalls
- Mobile-friendly (handles network changes gracefully)
No Account Required
Unlike ngrok and Tailscale, you don't need to create an account:
- No email verification
- No SSO Hell
- Just pay and connect
Instant Setup
Servers are provisioned automatically. From payment to connected in under 2 minutes.