Ingress for external networks: devices and machines
ngrok equips enterprises to securely connect to devices and machines in a scalable and reliable manner, unlocking new use cases and innovative solutions.
challenge
IoT Connectivity is not scalable
Connecting to IoT devices such as point-of-sale systems and factory robots that are not part of the corporate network poses a challenge. Each site operates with its unique ISP, networking, port forwarding rules, and firewall setup. This variability requires custom programming and configurations, which is impossible to achieve across thousands or millions of devices hindering your ability to scale easily. Misconfigurations could also cause downtime for end customers.
solution
Secure network access at scale
Standardize connectivity into external networks hosting IoT devices without requiring any support from your partners or changes to partners’ network configurations.
- Plug-and-play - Works on any OS or platform
- Apply consistent security policies for your
entire fleet - Recover from changes in ISP, IP, and network outages instantly
Device management at scale
Automate configurations
Use APIs to configure and manage your entire fleet of IoT devices. Accelerate service delivery by eliminating manual processes.
Standardize network access
Connect to devices using a protocol agnostic solution.
Accelerate innovation
Deliver value faster by leveraging a web programming model that developers are already familiar with, eliminating the need for writing custom software using purpose-built protocols.
Robust security and controls
Enforce policies
Apply uniform policies such as mTLS, IP restrictions, OAuth/SAML/OIDC to your entire fleet of devices.
Private edition
Deploy a dedicated instance of ngrok in your own environment for added security.
Secure outbound traffic
Allow only authorized traffic from your partner’s environment to your network by using dedicated IP addresses.