Port Forwarder

Expose any local port to the internet with a single tap.

No login • No signup • No complex setup • HTTPS URL • QR Code • Open Source

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⭐ Features

• 🚀 One-tap port forwarding
• 🌐 Instantly generate a public HTTPS URL
• 📱 Built-in QR code generation for easy sharing
• 🔒 Uses Cloudflare Quick Tunnels
• 📡 Forward any local TCP service
• 🔄 Runs as a foreground service while active
• 👤 No account or login required
• ⚡ Lightweight, fast and battery-friendly
• 🎨 Modern Material 3 UI
• 📖 Completely open source

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📱 Screenshots

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🚀 Getting Started

1. Install the app.
2. Enter the local port you want to expose (for example 8080).
3. Tap Start Forwarding.
4. Wait a few seconds while the tunnel is created.
5. Share the generated HTTPS URL or QR code.

Your local service is now securely accessible over the internet.

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⚙️ Example Use Cases

Port Forwarder can expose virtually any service running on your device or local network.

• IP Cameras
• Development Servers
• Home Assistant
• NAS Dashboards
• Raspberry Pi Projects
• Local Web Applications
• IoT Devices
• REST APIs
• Media Servers
• Network Monitoring Dashboards

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🛠 Tech Stack

• Kotlin
• Jetpack Compose
• Material 3
• Android Foreground Service
• Cloudflare Quick Tunnels
• Kotlin Coroutines
• MVVM Architecture
• QR Code Generation

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📥 Download

Google Play (Recommended)

Install the latest stable version directly from Google Play.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.orbitforgestudios.portforwarder

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GitHub Releases

Latest beta builds and APK files are available from GitHub Releases.

https://github.com/orbitforgestudios/PortForwarder/releases/latest

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🔒 Privacy

Port Forwarder is designed with privacy in mind.

• No account required
• No signup
• No advertisements
• No analytics
• No user tracking
• No personal information collected

The app only establishes outbound connections required to create a Cloudflare Quick Tunnel.

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🛡 Permissions

Permission	Purpose
INTERNET	Create secure outbound tunnel connections
FOREGROUND_SERVICE	Keep the tunnel alive while the app runs in the background
POST_NOTIFICATIONS	Display tunnel status notifications

The app does not request access to:

• Camera
• Contacts
• Storage
• Location
• Microphone

No root access is required.

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🔨 Build From Source

git clone https://github.com/orbitforgestudios/PortForwarder.git
cd PortForwarder
./gradlew assembleRelease

Debug build

./gradlew assembleDebug

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Does the app require root?

No.

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Do I need a Cloudflare account?

No. Cloudflare Quick Tunnels work anonymously.

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Can I expose any local service?

Yes.

Any service listening on a local TCP port can be forwarded.

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Does the app continue running in the background?

Yes.

While forwarding is active, the app runs as an Android foreground service.

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Is the project open source?

Yes.

Contributions are welcome.

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⚠ Disclaimer

Exposing local services to the public internet carries security risks.

Only expose services you trust and ensure any sensitive applications are appropriately secured before making them publicly accessible.

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🐞 Reporting Issues

Found a bug?

Please open an issue:

https://github.com/orbitforgestudios/PortForwarder/issues

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💡 Feature Requests

Have an idea?

Start a discussion:

https://github.com/orbitforgestudios/PortForwarder/discussions

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🤝 Contributing

Contributions of all kinds are welcome.

You can help by:

• Reporting bugs
• Improving documentation
• Suggesting features
• Submitting pull requests

Please ensure your changes are well-tested before submitting a pull request.

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❤️ Support the Project

If you find Port Forwarder useful, consider supporting the project by:

• ⭐ Starring this repository
• 🍴 Forking the project
• 🐞 Reporting bugs
• 💬 Suggesting new features
• 📢 Sharing it with others

Every contribution helps improve the project.

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📄 License

Licensed under the Apache License 2.0.

See the LICENSE file for details.

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Made with ❤️ by Orbit Forge Studios