Hosts file

The hosts file is a plain text file used to map host names to IP addresses.

On Windows, it is located in the C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc folder.

In Linux it is located in: /etc/hosts

Readings

• Wikipedia: Hosts (file)

Actions

• View the Hosts File
• Edit the Hosts File

See Also

• Internet Protocol Analysis - Name Resolution

References

• Microsoft TechNet: Setting Up HOSTS Files