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Hosts is a system file without extension, which can be opened with tools such as Notepad. Its function is to establish an associated "database" between some commonly used website domain names and their corresponding IP addresses. When the user enters a username that needs to be logged in in the browser, When entering a URL, the system will first automatically search for the corresponding IP address in the Hosts file. Once found, the system will immediately open the corresponding web page. If not found, the system will submit the URL to the DNS domain name resolution server for IP address resolution. PHP Chinese website has brought you relevant tutorials and articles. You are welcome to read and learn.
Where is the host fileThe host file is located under the path "C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc"; the host file is a plain text file that can be opened with ordinary text editing software, such as Notepad; the function of the host file is to contain the IP address Mapping relationship with Host name.
How to modify the host fileHow to modify the host file: 1. Right-click the text editor icon and select Run as administrator; 2. Locate the path of the Host file and open the file; 3. In the opened Host file, find a blank line or a line starting with # line, in a new line, enter the mapping relationship between the IP address and the host name, separated by spaces or tabs; 4. When saving the Host file, select "Save as administrator" to ensure that the modification takes effect; 5. Close the text editor and restart the browser for the modified Host file to take effect.
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