Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about TunnelPilot.
Is this tool officially from Cloudflare?
No, it's a community-driven open-source project. We are fans of Cloudflare Tunnels and built this GUI to make management easier for everyone.
Does it require cloudflared to be installed?
No, the tool bundles the necessary binaries for your operating system. You can also point it to an existing installation if you prefer.
Is my data secure?
Yes, all your credentials and configuration files are stored locally on your machine. The app communicates directly with Cloudflare APIs; no middle-man servers are involved.
Can I manage tunnels on remote servers?
Currently, TunnelPilot is focused on local tunnel management. Remote server management and monitoring are on our future roadmap.
Support for multiple OS?
Yes, we providing native binaries for Windows, macOS (Intel & Apple Silicon), and major Linux distributions.
Is it free?
TunnelPilot is 100% free and open source under the MIT license.
Can I use custom config files?
Absolutely. We provide a built-in, syntax-highlighted YAML editor to let you tweak advanced tunnel settings easily.
How do I update the app?
The app includes a built-in auto-update system that notifies you of new releases and updates the binaries seamlessly.