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Zero-Config Tunnel & Reverse Proxy SaaS
A 'Ngrok for Homelabs' service that provides a downloadable agent (Docker/Unraid plugin) which automatically creates a secure, public HTTPS URL for local apps. It bypasses CGNAT and double NAT without requiring router port forwarding, DNS configuration, or SSL management.
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Differentiation
Community Voices
Real quotes from Reddit comments that inspired this opportunity
- “I tried playing with port forwarding and stuff but ehhh didn't work.”
- “faceplanted on basic port forwarding”
- “I kept hitting either timeouts or the Nextcloud setup page, so I’m guessing I messed up SSL”
- “Yes I have an ISP NAT and than it's Linksys Velop so it's a 2x NAT”
Action Plan
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Headline
Zero-Config Tunnel & Reverse Proxy SaaS
Sub-headline
A 'Ngrok for Homelabs' service that provides a downloadable agent (Docker/Unraid plugin) which automatically creates a secure, public HTTPS URL for local apps. It bypasses CGNAT and double NAT without requiring router port forwarding, DNS configuration, or SSL management.
Who It's For
For Novice to intermediate homelabbers and self-hosters who want to share services with family but struggle with networking.
Feature List
✓ 1-click unRAID/Docker plugin installation ✓ Auto-generated secure public URLs (e.g., user.homelab.link) ✓ Built-in authentication layer for family members ✓ Bypasses CGNAT automatically
Social Proof
“I tried playing with port forwarding and stuff but ehhh didn't work.”— Reddit user, r/r/selfhosted
“faceplanted on basic port forwarding”— Reddit user, r/r/selfhosted
“I kept hitting either timeouts or the Nextcloud setup page, so I’m guessing I messed up SSL”— Reddit user, r/r/selfhosted
“Yes I have an ISP NAT and than it's Linksys Velop so it's a 2x NAT”— Reddit user, r/r/selfhosted
Where to Validate
Share your landing page in r/r/selfhosted — that's exactly where these pain points were discovered.