How to access website without updating DNS

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.

2. Run the following command to open the 'hosts' file in Windows Notepad:

notepad C:\Windows\System32\Drivers\etc\hosts

3. Add domain's IP address and a domain name on a new line.

4. Click File > Save to save your changes.