Local tunneling in Mobitru Connect
To open your localhost or internal server on a Mobitru real device, you can use Local tunneling in Mobitru Connect. The feature can be activated from the UI application or in Terminal.
![]() | When you use Local tunneling, you do not need to change anything in the device settings on the platform. |
Steps to enable Local tunneling in the UI mode
Pre-conditions:
– contact support@mobitru.com to receive the application.
– turn on VPN on your PC if needed.
- Log in to the platform.
![](https://docs.mobitru.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/login_to_mobitru_platform.png)
- Go to Account menu –> User Settings.
![](https://docs.mobitru.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/account_menu.png)
- Generate and copy an Access key.
The key should be saved in a secure storage as it is not saved after closing Mobitru Connect.
![](https://docs.mobitru.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/api_access_key_mobitru_connect.png)
- Paste the copied value to Your access key in Mobitru Connect.
![](https://docs.mobitru.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/your_access_key_field.png)
- On the platform, choose a device you want to work on.
- Copy UDID or Serial number of the device.
There are several ways to do it before starting a device session:
1) Go to Devices -> Switch to the Detail view -> Check the columns in the table.
2) Go to Devices -> Click on the device card or row -> Find the field in the Settings screen.
![](https://docs.mobitru.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/udid_serial_number_mobitru_connect.png)
- Paste the copied value to Device UDID/Serial number in Mobitru Connect.
![](https://docs.mobitru.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/mobitru_connect_field_id.png)
- Leave “app.mobitru.com” in Mobitru hostname.
![](https://docs.mobitru.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/hostname_field.png)
- Enable the Local tunneling toggle.
![](https://docs.mobitru.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/local_tunneling_toggle.png)
- On the platform, hover over the device and click on Start.
![](https://docs.mobitru.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/start_device.png)
- Click on Start in Mobitru Connect.
![](https://docs.mobitru.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/start_mobitru_connect.png)
- On the platform, open Pane -> Quick browser navigation.
- Enter “local.host:8080” -> Choose Open.
![](https://docs.mobitru.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/localhost_opening_mobitru_connect.png)
If localhost does not open, check the Troubleshooting section, or contact support@mobitru.com.