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  description: "Expose a local or internal server to the internet with a stable public HTTPS or TCP tunnel — a reliable ngrok alternative. Serve backend APIs, frontend apps, webhook receivers and AI models from localhost."
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# **Tunnels for localhost**

Expose servers from your local machine. Serve backend APIs, frontend apps and AI models.

[New Tunnel ->](https://my.webhookrelay.com/new-tunnel) [Learn More](https://webhookrelay.com/tunnels/docs/webhooks/internal/localhost)

## **Domains that do not expire**

Webhook Relay tunnels are not expiring. You can keep them forever. Configure the tunnel once, connect to it at any time.

![Cron](https://webhookrelay.com/tunnels/images/landing/tunnels/list.png)

### Encrypted tunnels

Webhook Relay tunnels are encrypted. Securely expose your local servers to the internet.

### Custom subdomains

Customize your tunnel domain with a subdomain.

### Global regions

Webhook Relay tunnels are available in multiple regions. Connect to the closest region to your users.

![Stripes](https://webhookrelay.com/tunnels/images/stripes-dark.svg)

## **Start forwarding webhooks in minutes **

Connect a source, pick a destination, and Webhook Relay handles delivery, retries and transforms. Set up your first webhook in under five minutes.

[Start for free ->](https://my.webhookrelay.com/register)

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