From 58b6f8292280c9bcb8af21d8aa550066b71df8d8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Gabe Kangas Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2023 09:40:19 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] chore(tests): add readme note about remote host testing --- test/README.md | 12 ++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 12 insertions(+) diff --git a/test/README.md b/test/README.md index 9a1452c68..be8cf2357 100644 --- a/test/README.md +++ b/test/README.md @@ -15,3 +15,15 @@ Edit the messages, usernames or point to a different instance. 1. `npm install` 1. `node fakeChat.js` + +## Public Testing + +Run `./test-local.sh` and it'll create a public URL that you can access your local Owncast instance from. This is particularly useful for testing mobile and other external devices, as well as webhooks. Make sure Owncast is running under port 8080. + +If you'd like your own custom hostname that uses your username follow the instructions printed, otherwise use auto-generated name printed to the console for testing. + +``` +$ ./test/test-local.sh +Please wait. Making the local server port 8080 available at https://oc-gabek-develop.serveo.net +Forwarding HTTP traffic from https://oc-gabek-develop.serveo.net +```