Modify etc/hosts linux

On Linux, there are a few features that are hidden from the crow, but can be really useful when you know them. The hosts file on Ubuntu is one of them (and Linux in general, it’s the same on any distribution).

By using the hosts file properly, you can save time and do some tests that will only affect your computer.

The hosts file on Ubuntu allows creating redirections from custom host names to specified IP addresses. These will only apply on the current computer, unlike adding them in the DNS server configuration.

But let’s start from the beginning.

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I chose to write this tutorial in an FAQ format, addressing all the questions you might have, so you can quickly find what you are looking for.

What is the hosts file on Ubuntu, and what does it do?

As a whole, the hosts file on any operating

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