ngrok.io operates primarily as a developer platform, focusing on secure tunneling. ngrok provides a secure way to expose a local server behind a NAT or firewall to the internet. It creates a secure tunnel, allowing developers to test webhooks, build APIs, and share local development environments. It is operated by ngrok, Inc..
ngrok.io
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Related Topics
developer toolstunnelinglocalhostwebhooksAPI developmentnetworking
Well Established
ngrok.io is a well-established platform operated by ngrok, Inc.. Top 100,000 global website, 11 years old. Standard web safety practices apply.
Top 100,000 global website11 years old
Security Considerations
While ngrok.io is an established platform, these capabilities require extra vigilance.
Custom Subdomains
ngrok.io allows users to create custom addresses like "anything.ngrok.io". An address like "paypal-secure.ngrok.io" may look official but is actually controlled by whoever registered that subdomain—not ngrok, Inc..
Remember: The platform itself is established, but even established platforms can be abused.
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Developer API
Integrate Domain Intelligence
Access this classification data programmatically via our API.
GET /api/v1/classify?domain=ngrok.io
{
"domain": "ngrok.io",
"confidence": "high",
"category": {
"purpose": "developer_platform",
"specialization": "Secure Tunneling"
},
"identity": {
"headline": "Secure introspectable tunnels to localhost",
"summary": "ngrok provides a secure way to expose a local server behind a NAT or firewall to the internet. It creates a secure tunnel, allowing developers to test webhooks, build APIs, and share local development environments.",
"operator": "ngrok, Inc.",
"parent_entity": null,
"topics": [
"developer tools",
"tunneling",
"localhost",
"webhooks",
"API development",
"networking"
]
},
"functions": {
"is_ugc_platform": false,
"is_file_host": false,
"is_url_shortener": false,
"is_public_idp": false,
"is_crypto_platform": false,
"allows_user_subdomains": true,
"is_form_builder": false,
"is_document_host": false
},
"facts": {
"registered_date": "2014-05-25T00:00:00Z",
"rank": 5632,
"hosting_provider": "AMAZON-02"
}
}