Port Forwarding

BShellX Pro provides SSH port forwarding for accessing remote services.

What is Port Forwarding

Port forwarding allows you to:

• Access remote intranet services
• Tunnel local connections
• Secure network access
• Bypass firewall restrictions

Port Forwarding Types

Local Port Forwarding

Forward local port to remote:

• Access remote service locally
• Common for web services
• Format: local:remote

Remote Port Forwarding

Forward remote port to local:

• Expose local service remotely
• Common for development
• Format: remote:local

Dynamic Port Forwarding

Create SOCKS proxy:

• Dynamic port allocation
• Proxy all traffic
• Common for VPN-like access

Creating Forwarding Task

Step 1: Open Port Forwarding

In BShellX Pro:

1. Connect to SSH server
2. Open Port Forwarding panel
3. Click "New Task"

Step 2: Configure Task

Enter task details:

• Task name
• Forwarding type
• Local port
• Remote host and port

Step 3: Start Task

Click "Start":

• Task becomes active
• Port forwarding enabled
• Monitor task status

Step 4: Use Forwarding

Access forwarded service:

• Use localhost:local_port
• Traffic forwarded through SSH
• Secure and encrypted

Managing Tasks

View Tasks

See all tasks:

• Active tasks
• Inactive tasks
• Task history

Stop Task

To stop forwarding:

• Find the task
• Click "Stop"
• Port released

Edit Task

Modify task settings:

• Change ports
• Update configuration
• Restart task

Common Use Cases

Access Remote Database

Forward database port:

Local: 3306 -> Remote: 3306

Access database locally.

Access Remote Web Service

Forward web service port:

Local: 8080 -> Remote: 80

Access web service locally.

Development Testing

Expose local service:

Remote: 3000 -> Local: 3000

Let others access your local service.

Troubleshooting

Port Already in Use

Choose different local port or stop conflicting service.

Connection Failed

Check:

• SSH connection is active
• Remote service is running
• Port configuration is correct

Task Not Working

Verify:

• Task is active
• Ports are correct
• Service is accessible

Security Considerations

• Only forward necessary ports
• Use strong SSH authentication
• Monitor forwarding activity
• Close unused forwarding

Related Documentation

• SSH Connection - SSH terminal features
• Troubleshooting - Connection issues