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

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. host2gateway host2gateway is a tool designed to provide access from a web server (Gateway) to a client without requiring static IP addresses, port forwarding, changing firewall rules, or other complex configurations . It is written in PHP and can be deployed on most hosting provider environments. Features No need for static IP or port forwarding: There is no requirement to modify your firewall or router settings. Platform-independent: Works anywhere PHP 8.2 or higher is supported, making it suitable for most shared hosting services. Lightweight and simple: Minimal dependencies and easy deployment. Strong encryption built-in: Uses a powerful encryption mechanism that secures all communication, even if SSL/TLS is not available on the hosting provider. Your data is protected at all times, regardless of your environment. How It Works The client establishes an outbound connection to a Gateway server that is accessible from the internet (a PHP-enabled web host). Both sides communicate… View on GitHub 🔥 What is host2gateway? It's a lightweight tool that transforms any server running PHP into a gateway that can route traffic, manage requests, and act as a bridge between your local network and external services. No heavy dependencies. No complex configs. Just PHP, Cron and a network interface. 🧠 Why I built this Most gateway solutions are bulky, written in Go or Rust, and require root access and system-level changes. But what if you only have: A shared hosting account A basic VPS with PHP enabled A Raspberry Pi running a PHP server host2gateway fills that gap. It gives you gateway-like capabilities using the tools you already have. 🛡️ Use cases Use Case Description Local network bridge Connect isolated parts of your network Traffic inspection Log and monitor requests passing through Development tunneling Expose local services through a PHP host Learning networking Understand how gateways work with readable PHP code 🔗 What you need to know Written in pure PHP Works with PHP 7.4+ No database required Compatible with Linux and any system that runs PHP-CLI 🚀 Ready to try it? I won't bore you with setup steps here — everything is documented in the repository. 👉 GitHub: github.com/ProfiDE/host2gateway Inside you'll find: Installation instructions Configuration guide How to contribute (good first issues available!) 🤝 Open Source Needs You host2gateway is still young. If you're into: PHP Networking Cybersecurity Or just love tinkering ...come take a look. Open an issue. Submit a PR. Or just star the repo ⭐ Every contribution helps.