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How do I edit my host file?

To point a domain to a specified IP address ONLY on your local machine, you will need to edit your host file. There are a number of reasons to do this; some examples include:

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If you are running a Windows PC, your Hosts file will be located within: C:WINDOWSSYSTEM32DRIVERSETC
 

Simply open the file 'hosts' with a text editor such as notepad or wordpad, and add the specified IP and webaddress to the last line of the file. Remember to save the file when you are done.

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