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LAN access lets you open LStack from another computer, tablet, or phone connected to the same private network. It is off by default and does not change how LStack works on the computer where it is installed.
Basic LAN mode is not encrypted. Your sign-in and dashboard traffic can be read by other devices on the same network. Use it only on a private network you trust. For an encrypted connection, add your own certificate under Advanced.

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Before you begin

Make sure:
  • LStack is running on the host computer
  • You can sign in with your LStack email address and password
  • Both devices are connected to the same trusted private network
  • Your firewall allows the LAN port you select

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Turn on basic LAN access

1

Open LAN settings

On the computer running LStack, open Settings → LAN access.
2

Review the network address

LStack selects a private network address automatically. Keep the selected connection or choose another available connection.
3

Review the port

LStack uses port 4780 by default. You can choose another available port from 1024 through 65535.
4

Turn on LAN access

Turn on LAN access. LStack checks the address and port before making the dashboard available.
5

Open LStack on the other device

After the check succeeds, copy the web address shown in Settings and open it on the other device. Sign in with your LStack email address and password.
The address usually looks similar to:

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What you can use remotely

From another device, you can use the board, tickets, comments, projects, documents, skills, and supported dashboard settings. Some sensitive or computer-specific operations remain available only on the computer running LStack, including:
  • Running projects, commands, tickets, or sessions
  • Browsing or selecting folders on the host computer
  • Viewing provider credentials or project secrets
  • Changing LAN access
  • Updating or uninstalling LStack
  • Destructive project and folder operations

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Change the address or port

Return to Settings → LAN access, choose the new network connection or port, and apply the change. LStack keeps the previous working address active if the new settings cannot be used. LStack never chooses a different port silently. If the requested port is unavailable, select another port and try again.

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Turn off LAN access

Turn off LAN access from Settings on the host computer. The LAN address closes, while the dashboard remains available on that computer. If you cannot use the dashboard, run this recovery command on the host computer:

Use your own certificate

Encrypt the connection with a certificate and private key you provide.