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Using ngrok with Flask

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This article assumes you have Python, PIP, and Flask already installed.

To share a local Flask development server with someone else, simply run: ngrok http 5000.

If you're looking to natively embed the ngrok agent into your Flask development flow, you can leverage the pyngrok project so that a tunnel is created each time you type flask run.

Note: For users on the latest MacOS, there is an issue where the default port of 5000 is used by Apple AirPlay Receiver. You can use a different port for your Flask app or see this Stack Overflow post for disabling the AirPlay Receiver service.