Frequently Asked Questions
What is CloudFireman?
CloudFireman is an enterprise-grade CLI tunneling platform that securely exposes
your local development environments (localhost) to the public internet via custom subdomains in
seconds.
How does CloudFireman differ from Ngrok or Cloudflare Tunnels?
CloudFireman offers zero-config instant tunneling without requiring mandatory
account registration. It also provides built-in multi-tunnel management, live web inspection, and
advanced enterprise security features out of the box.
Do I need to create an account to use CloudFireman?
No! You can use CloudFireman instantly in zero-config mode. However, creating a
free account gives you access to persistent API Keys, custom subdomains, advanced analytics, and
enterprise team features.
How do I expose a local web server (e.g. React, Node.js)?
Simply execute
fireman_client open --local 3000 --port 80 --name myapp in your terminal. You will
immediately receive a secure HTTPS URL pointing directly to your local port 3000.Is my local IP address exposed to visitors?
Absolutely not. All public traffic connects to our secure reverse proxy servers.
Our high-performance multiplexer (Yamux) bridges the connection to your machine, keeping your local
IP address completely hidden and protected from direct attacks.
Can I inspect incoming requests and responses?
Yes! Whenever you open a tunnel, CloudFireman automatically launches a built-in
Request Inspector web interface available at
http://127.0.0.1:4040 where you can
inspect HTTP headers, payloads, and responses in real-time.What security features are built into CloudFireman?
CloudFireman supports enterprise-grade security including HTTP Basic
Authentication (
--auth), IP Whitelisting (--allow-ips), automatic idle
session cleanup, and automated DDoS rate limit protection.Does CloudFireman support TCP tunnels (e.g. Databases)?
Yes. You can expose any TCP-based service such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, or
SSH by using the
--protocol tcp flag (e.g.
fireman_client open --local 5432 --port 9000 --protocol tcp).What happens if my local server restarts or disconnects?
CloudFireman features an intelligent 24/7 auto-reconnect mechanism. If your
local network drops or your machine restarts, the CLI will automatically re-establish the secure
tunnel to the server the moment your connection returns.
Are there any bandwidth quotas or rate limits?
Free zero-config tunnels include generous bandwidth quotas and automated rate
limiting to prevent abuse. Enterprise plans offer unmetered bandwidth, custom rate limit rules, and
dedicated high-availability relay nodes.