> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://www.thundercompute.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Port Forwarding

> Set up port forwarding using the Thunder Compute Console. Map remote instance ports to local endpoints for development, testing, and service access.

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## Port Forwarding

Forward ports to make HTTP services on your instance publicly accessible with automatic HTTPS and DDoS protection.

### Forward a Port

1. Select your running instance using the checkbox
2. Click **Forward Ports** in the actions bar (or use the instance's row action menu)
3. Enter the port number(s) to forward
4. Click **Forward Ports** to confirm

Your service becomes available at:

```
https://<instance-uuid>-<port>.thundercompute.net
```

### Manage Forwarded Ports

Open the Forward Ports dialog on a running instance to see all currently forwarded ports. From there you can remove individual ports to stop forwarding them.

### Limitations

* **Port 22 is reserved** for SSH and cannot be forwarded
* **Valid port range**: 1-65535
* **HTTP only**: Your service must speak HTTP or gRPC. Other protocols like raw TCP or UDP are not currently supported.