> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs-freessh.vercel.app/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Port Forwarding Troubleshooting

> Resolve common tunnel setup and traffic issues.

## Tunnel fails to start

* Confirm bind port is free
* Confirm SSH account allows forwarding
* Confirm destination host/port is reachable from SSH server

## Tunnel starts but traffic fails

* Confirm you are targeting the forwarded port (not destination directly)
* Confirm destination service is up
* Recheck local firewall rules for bound port