How can I view my site without pointing DNS?

Question

How can I view my site without pointing DNS?

Answer

To view your site without pointing the DNS, you can modify your local computer's host file. This method allows you to test your domain, subdomains, and add-on domains.

1. Open your host file on your local computer using your favorite editor.

   Note: For Linux and MacOS, this would be /etc/hosts 
   For Windows, this would be C:\Windows\System32\Drivers\etc\hosts

2. Add the following line for the domain and any subdomains or add-on domains you want to test:

   CONFIG_TEXT: 203.0.113.2   example.com

   Note: In this above, 203.0.113.2 represents the server’s IP address, and example.com represents the domain name.

3. Save and close the host file.

Additional Resources

How to Modify Your Hosts File | cPanel Docs