No-IP Public Tunnels: Remote Access Built for Modern Networks
No-IP Public Tunnels is our newest remote access capability delivering secure, tunneled access that works without port forwarding. Alongside No-IP’s Dynamic DNS, Public Tunnels gives IT professionals two distinct remote access options designed for modern network constraints.
Remote Access Without the Roadblocks:
- Deploy remote access even when you don’t control the network
- Eliminate failed installs caused by port forwarding
- Reduce support tickets, truck rolls, and time-to-access
- Standardize remote access across customer sites
Remote Access Without Port Forwarding
Public Tunnels
Public Tunnels provides secure remote access through an outbound tunnel, allowing devices to be reached without opening ports or modifying firewall rules.
How Public Tunnels Works
Public Tunnels provides secure remote access through an outbound tunnel, allowing devices to be reached without opening ports or modifying firewall rules.
- Download the No-IP client
- Purchase or upgrade to Enhanced Dynamic DNS or Pro Dynamic DNS subscription with Public Tunnels add-on
- Install the client on your desired network
One Product. Flexible Remote Access Options.
No-IP is the only provider offering two complementary remote access products designed for different network conditions.
Public Tunnels
A tunneled remote access solution built for restricted and modern networks.
- Secure outbound tunnel access
- No port forwarding required
- Ideal for customer sites, branch offices, and ISP-managed environments
- Supports shared No-IP domains or custom domains
- Easy setup
Dynamic DNS
Hostname-based remote access for networks where ports can be opened.
- Stable hostname access
- Requires port forwarding
- Supports shared or custom domains
- Ideal for advanced or open network configurations
Built for Modern Networks and Zero Trust Principles
No-IP’s Remote Access plans offer a full set of features to help in-house IT Leads and System Administrators manage complex environments efficiently:
Public Tunnels: Built for Always-On Remote Access
While tunnel tools like ngrok are popular for short-lived development and testing, they weren’t designed for always-on remote access to real-world devices and services.
Public Tunnels is built for production environments where reliability, persistence, and scale matter.
Why Public Tunnels is the Ultimate Choice for Remote Access
- Built for real devices, not short-lived demos
- Reliable, persistent access for always-on services
- More resilient in restrictive and ISP-managed networks
- Optimized routing for performance and stability
- Seamlessly integrated into the No-IP platform
The Future of Remote Access at No-IP
Public Tunnels is the first step in No-IP’s long-term remote access strategy for businesses and service providers.1
Public Tunnels
(Available Today)
- Secure tunnel-based remote access
- Works behind CGNAT and restrictive networks
- Shared and custom domain support
- Public, shareable access links
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Protected Tunnels
(Coming Soon)
- Authenticated, non-public access
- Fine-grained permissions and controls
- Designed for MSP and enterprise use cases
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Zero Trust Network Access
(Future)
- Identity-driven, policy-based access
- Multi-user and multi-tenant support
- Modern alternative to traditional VPNs
Start Using No-IP Public Tunnels Today
Securely access devices on any network, even when you don’t control the firewall.
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FAQs
No-IP Public Tunnels is a remote access solution that uses secure outbound tunnels to connect to devices without requiring port forwarding or inbound firewall rules.
No. Public Tunnels does not require port forwarding and work even when inbound traffic is blocked by firewalls or ISPs.
Public Tunnels uses tunneled, outbound connections and do not require router access. Dynamic DNS provides hostname-based access and typically requires port forwarding.
Yes. Public Tunnels is designed to work behind CGNAT, common in satellite, cellular (3G/4G/5G), and ISP-managed networks, as well as ISP-managed networks and restrictive firewalls.
No. Public Tunnels and Dynamic DNS are separate products designed for different network conditions and use cases. You can choose one or utilize both depending on your needs.
Yes. Public Tunnels supports both shared No-IP domains and custom domains.
Public Tunnels is the foundation of No-IP’s remote access roadmap, expanding into Protected Tunnels and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA).