Turn any PHP host into a gateway to your local network with host2gateway

Jun 15, 2026 · 12:07 AM UTC ·2 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 33 views

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The host2gateway tool allows users to turn a PHP host into a gateway for their local network, providing secure access to clients without requiring static IP addresses or complex configurations. This tool is written in PHP and can be deployed on most hosting provider environments, making it suitable for shared hosting services. The host2gateway tool has various use cases, including local network bridging, traffic inspection, and development tunneling, and is compatible with PHP 7.4+ and Linux systems.

Key facts

▪host2gateway is a lightweight tool that transforms any server running PHP into a gateway that can route traffic and manage requests.
▪The tool does not require static IP addresses, port forwarding, or complex configurations, and uses strong encryption to secure all communication.
▪host2gateway is written in pure PHP, works with PHP 7.4+, and is compatible with Linux and any system that runs PHP-CLI.

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try { if(localStorage) { let currentUser = localStorage.getItem('current_user'); if (currentUser) { currentUser = JSON.parse(currentUser); if (currentUser.id === 3984477) { document.getElementById('article-show-container').classList.add('current-user-is-article-author'); } } } } catch (e) { console.error(e); } ProfiDE Posted on Jun 15 Turn any PHP host into a gateway to your local network with host2gateway #php #showdev #opensource #networking Ever wanted to turn a simple PHP host into a gateway for your local network? I built host2gateway to do exactly that. ProfiDE / host2gateway Uses a PHP host or web server to create a gateway that securely allows access to clients through it.

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