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This will allow you to view your website on the new web server. Once testing is complete please remove the line you had added.


1. Click Windows Start > type ''cmd'' > right-click the '''Command Prompt''' tile > then click '''Run as administrator'''.
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2. Run the following command to open the 'hosts' file in Windows Notepad:
 notepad C:\Windows\System32\Drivers\etc\hosts
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3. Add domain's IP address and a domain name on a new line.

4. Click File > Save to save your changes.