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Private access

Open private SSH access

Transport an SSH port without making it public, using an internal alias and invitation token.

TCP · Owner / consumer7 min
01

Create an owner tunnel

Use private mode and give your SSH service an alias.

openport-fr tunnel tcp --local-port 22 --private ssh-prod
02

Create an invitation

From the Desktop client or dashboard, create a single-use or reusable token.

03

Join with OpenPort Connect

The team member adds the token to establish their local private access.

04

Use the private alias

Connect your SSH client with the host and local port shown by OpenPort Connect.

ssh-prod.openport.internal

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