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L7 Admin Guard

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Zero-trust gateway that puts admin panels and internal tools behind a browser extension, hiding them from scanners and replacing a VPN.

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About L7 Admin Guard

L7 Admin Guard is a zero-trust access gateway for admin panels and internal services. Instead of a VPN client, team members install a browser extension that routes only the protected domains through the vendor's gateway node, where access checks run. The admin restricts the panel to the gateway's IP, so the service is not reachable directly and stays invisible to scanners.

Setup takes four steps: lock the panel to the gateway IP, create a configuration with domains, gateway server and time-to-live in the dashboard, receive a short 5-character token and share it with the team, who enter it in the extension. Access can last from one minute to permanently, can carry traffic limits and can be revoked automatically, with server connections logged. Stealth mode makes protected services return a 404 to unauthorized visitors.

Other scenarios include temporary freelancer access, switching between old and new servers by IP override without editing the hosts file, and routing different domains through different gateways by SNI for multi-region teams. A live demo uses the real extension. L7 Admin Guard is offered as a hosted service with a self-hosted option, in English, German, Spanish, Russian and Ukrainian.

Key features

  • Browser extension instead of a VPN client
  • Short token for sharing access with a team
  • Access with time-to-live and automatic revocation
  • Stealth mode returning 404 to scanners
  • IP override for server migration testing
  • Per-domain routing through different gateways
  • Traffic limits and connection logging

Good fit for

  • Giving freelancers temporary access to an admin panel
  • Testing a server migration without editing hosts files
Tags
ztna
zero-trust
admin-panel
access-control
vpn-alternative
browser-extension
security
self-hosted

L7 Admin Guard: questions and answers

What is L7 Admin Guard used for?
L7 Admin Guard is a zero-trust gateway that puts admin panels and internal tools behind a browser extension, hiding them from scanners and replacing a VPN. It is a good fit for giving freelancers temporary access to an admin panel and testing a server migration without editing hosts files.
How much does L7 Admin Guard cost?
Paid plans for L7 Admin Guard start at $12 per month, and there is no free plan. A free trial is available.
Is L7 Admin Guard open source?
No. L7 Admin Guard is proprietary (closed-source) software. In the Security category, open-source options include Infisical, SafeLine and OpenBao.
Can I self-host L7 Admin Guard?
Yes. Although L7 Admin Guard is closed source, it can be self-hosted on your own servers, and the vendor also offers a hosted version.
What are some alternatives to L7 Admin Guard?
L7 Admin Guard competes with Cloudflare Zero Trust and Twingate.

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