Deploy Cloudflare Tunnel on Your Own Server
Secure your web servers with a Cloudflare Tunnel. This creates an encrypted connection without exposing your server directly.
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What is Cloudflare Tunnel?
This Senate app deploys a Cloudflare tunnel, allowing you to securely expose your services to the internet. Make sure to provide the Cloudflare Tunnel Token when you deploy this app.
Self-Host Cloudflare Tunnel
Follow these steps to deploy on your own server.
Install Docker
Skip this step if Docker is already installed on your server.
curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh
Configure
Customize the settings below. Defaults work for most cases.
Deploy
Copy the configuration and run it on your server.
services:
cloudflare_tunnel: {}
Then run:
docker compose up -d
Access
Once started, access your app at http://localhost:80
Why Self-Host Cloudflare Tunnel?
Full Data Ownership
Your data stays on your servers. No third-party access.
No Monthly Fees
Pay only for your server. No per-seat or usage charges.
Complete Control
Customize, backup, and scale on your own terms.
Privacy & Compliance
Meet GDPR, HIPAA, or internal security requirements.
Technical Details
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Install on any Linux server:
sh -c "$(curl -sSL https://get.senate.sh)"