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Editing the hosts file on your computer can be a powerful way to control access to websites and network traffic. It allows you to override the DNS for a specific domain, effectively directing it wherever you want. Whether for blocking certain websites or for development purposes, here's how to modify the hosts file on Windows, Mac, and Linux.
The hosts file is a simple text file that maps hostnames to IP addresses. Before reaching out to a DNS server, your computer will check the hosts file to resolve any entries. If there's a match, it will use the corresponding IP from the hosts file.
C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc
.IP_address domain_name
. For example, 127.0.0.1 example.com
.
sudo nano /etc/hosts
and press Enter.IP_address domain_name
.CTRL + O
to save the file.CTRL + X
to exit the editor.
CTRL + ALT + T
.sudo nano /etc/hosts
and press Enter.IP_address domain_name
.CTRL + O
to save.CTRL + X
to exit.
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