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. These activities will show you how to use the hosts file.

In Linux is located in: /etc/hosts

Readings

• Wikipedia: Hosts (file)

Activities

• View the Hosts File
• Edit the Hosts File

See Also

• Internet Protocol Analysis - Name Resolution

References

• Microsoft TechNet: Setting Up HOSTS Files