How to Temporarily Access a Website Using a Local DNS (Hosts File) Print

Windows Instructions

1. Open Notepad as Administrator
   • Click Start
   • Search for Notepad
   • Right-click and select Run as Administrator
2. Open the hosts file located at:

   C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts

   If you do not see the file, change file type to "All Files".

3. Add the following lines at the bottom:

   123.123.123.123   example.com
   123.123.123.123   www.example.com

4. Save the file.

Linux Instructions

1. Open Terminal.
2. Edit the hosts file:

   sudo nano /etc/hosts

3. Add the following lines at the bottom:

   123.123.123.123   example.com
   123.123.123.123   www.example.com

4. Save and exit:
   • Press CTRL + X
   • Press Y
   • Press Enter

macOS Instructions

1. Open Terminal.
2. Edit the hosts file:

   sudo nano /etc/hosts

3. Add the following lines at the bottom:

   123.123.123.123   example.com
   123.123.123.123   www.example.com

4. Save and exit:
   • Press CTRL + X
   • Press Y
   • Press Enter