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ngrok is way easier.

Run `ngrok http 3000` or whatever port your app is running on and you're done. Now you have both an HTTP and HTTPS endpoint that you can publicly access.

Some webhook providing services also require HTTPS. ngrok gives you that right off the bat. Setting up self signed certs and running nginx, or faking a FQDN and using xip so that you can register a real certificate seems like overkill if all you want to do is test a webhook.

ngrok is also perfect for live demo'ing apps to clients.




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