Ngrok fixed domain configuration

ngrok_fixed_domain.md

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ngrok Configuration with a Fixed Domain

This guide explains how to set up ngrok with a fixed domain using an Edge.

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1. Claim a Free Static Domain

1. Go to ngrok Dashboard → Domains.
2. Click "New Domain" and create one

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2. Create an Edge in ngrok

1. Navigate to ngrok Dashboard → Edges
2. Click "New Edge" and select "HTTPS Edge".
3. Assign your existing domain.
4. Copy the Edge ID (e.g., edghts_XXXXXXXXX).

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3. Configure ngrok.yml

Edit your ngrok configuration:

ngrok config edit

Replace with:

version: 3
agent:
  authtoken: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
tunnels:
  backend:
    labels:
      - edge=edghts_XXXXXXXXX
    addr: http://localhost:8000
    inspect: false

Configuration Details

• authtoken: Get from dashboard
• edge=edghts_XXXXXXXXX: Uses the Edge ID for a fixed domain.
• addr: Maps to your local service (localhost:8000 and localhost:3000).
• inspect: false: Disables ngrok’s web inspector.
• can replace backend with any word

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Ctrl+X to save

4. Start ngrok with Configured Edge

Run:

ngrok start backend

Now, your backend and frontend will be accessible at your fixed ngrok domain.