How Do I Change the Host File in Ubuntu?
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Enter the following command: sudo nano /etc/hosts. The sudo prefix gives you the necessary root rights. The hosts file is a system file and is especially protected in Ubuntu. You can then edit the hosts file with your text editor or terminal.

How do you edit your hosts file?

This step is necessary to modify system files such as the hosts file. Click File in the menu bar at the top of Notepad and select Open. Browse the Windows Hosts File location: C:WindowsSystem32Driversetc and open the hosts file. Make the needed changes, as shown above, and close Notepad.

How do you edit the hosts file in Linux?

Modify Hosts File in Linux

  1. In your terminal window, open the hosts file using your favorite text editor : sudo nano /etc/hosts. When prompted, enter your sudo password.
  2. Scroll down to the end of the file and add your new entries:
  3. Save the changes.

2 дек. 2019 г.

Chloe Bennett

Chloe Bennett

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