# Private Services

> Run an internal service that is reachable by services in the same workspace network.

Source: https://nexthomelabs.com/docs/services/private-services
Slug: services/private-services
Section: Create
Last updated: 2026-08-30

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# Private Services

A Private Service is a persistent application that does not receive a public URL. Use it for internal APIs, internal webhooks, or application components that should only be called by services in the same workspace network.

## Configure it like a runtime service

Choose a source, set build and start commands, and configure any required environment variables. If the service exposes HTTP, provide a health path so the deployment can verify startup. Keep credentials and service connection details in the workspace configuration rather than committing them to source.

## Connect from other services

The dashboard provides the private service’s connection details in its service configuration. Use those displayed details from other services in the same workspace. Do not expect a private service to be reachable directly from the public internet.