What is it?
What it is
frp is an open source project with its ongoing development made possible entirely by the support of our awesome sponsors. If you'd like to join them, please consider sponsoring frp's development.
Why it exists
A fast reverse proxy to help you expose a local server behind a NAT or firewall to the internet.
Who should use it
Teams building with Go who want an open-source, self-hosted option.
Who should avoid it
Teams that need a fully managed SaaS with enterprise SLAs out of the box.
How it works
A quick walkthrough in plain English
How frp works
Step 1 of 3
You interact with it
Open frp, send a request, or connect it to your stack.
Features
Advantages
- Open source (Apache-2.0)
- Active Go ecosystem
- Self-hosted deployment options
Disadvantages
- Requires operational ownership for self-hosted setups
- Community support varies by project maturity
Installation
native
2. Start `frps` on server A: `./frps -c ./frps.toml` 3. Modify `frpc.toml` on server B and set the `serverAddr` field to the public IP address of your frps server:
FAQ
What is frp?
frp is an open-source project licensed under Apache-2.0.
What language is frp built with?
Primary language: Go.
Is it free to use?
Yes. Licensed under Apache-2.0. Check the license for commercial use.
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