I’m having trouble with my local development setup. I’m using ngrok (free version) to forward requests to my npm server running on a specific port. This setup was working fine until recently.
Now, when I set the ngrok URL as my webhook for APIs, it’s not forwarding requests to my local server. Ngrok shows 404 errors, but my local server doesn’t receive anything.
I’ve tried:
- Switching WiFi networks
- Using different localhost addresses (127.0.0.1, 0.0.0.0)
- Restarting the server and console multiple times
- Changing ports
The code works fine when uploaded to a production server without ngrok. So it’s not a code issue.
What could cause this sudden change in behavior? I’m really curious about what might have happened overnight to break this setup. Any ideas on how to troubleshoot or fix this would be great!
u tried clearing browser cache? sometimes the antivirus or port blockage might be causing ngrok trouble. i had similar issue when my anti-malware blocked the connection. also, check if a vpn helps if your isp is filtering ports. best luck!
I’ve encountered similar issues with ngrok before. One thing to check is your firewall settings. Sometimes, updates to your OS or security software can block ngrok’s connections without you realizing it.
Another potential culprit could be ngrok’s session limits on the free tier. If you’ve hit these, it might cause unexpected behavior. Try creating a new ngrok account or upgrading to a paid plan if possible.
Have you verified that your npm server is actually listening on the correct port? Sometimes, the server might fail to bind properly. Use ‘netstat’ or a similar tool to confirm the port is open and listening.
Lastly, check if there are any recent changes in your project dependencies or npm version. Incompatibilities can sometimes cause weird networking issues. Consider rolling back to a known working state if you’ve updated recently.
I’ve dealt with ngrok hiccups too, and it can be frustrating. Have you checked your ngrok configuration file? Sometimes, it gets corrupted or outdated, causing forwarding issues. Try deleting the config and letting ngrok regenerate it.
Also, double-check your ngrok command. Make sure you’re using the correct syntax, especially if you’ve recently updated ngrok. A small typo can cause big problems.
Another thing to consider is network congestion or ISP issues. I’ve had cases where my ISP was throttling certain types of traffic, affecting ngrok’s performance. Try running a speed test and see if there are any unusual latency spikes.
Lastly, it might be worth testing with a different tunneling service like localtunnel or pagekite, just to rule out ngrok-specific issues. This can help isolate whether the problem is with ngrok or your local setup.