Manage Hosts File

To create a host entry, complete the following steps:

1. Click a blank area in the hosts file entry box.

2. Click Insert.
   
   The Create a New /etc/hosts Line dialog box is displayed, as shown in the following example:

3. In the IP number field, enter the IP address of the host you want to add.

4. In the Official Host Name field, enter the name of the host you are adding.

5. In the Aliases field, enter any aliases you might be using for this host.

6. In the Comment field, enter a pound sign (#) and an optional comment about this host.

7. When you are finished, click OK to add the entry to the /etc/hosts file.

8. When the hosts file is redisplayed, click Apply.

To modify an existing entry, complete the following steps:

1. Click the host entry you want to modify.

2. Click Modify.
   
   Result: The Modify an /etc/hosts Line dialog box is displayed.

3. Modify any of the fields you want to change for this host.
   
   If you do not want to keep your changes and want to use the currently saved settings, click Revert. You can then continue to make changes to the entry.

4. When finished, Click OK.

5. When the hosts file is redisplayed, click Apply to save the changes you made.

To delete a host entry, complete the following steps:

1. Click the host entry you want to delete.

2. Click Delete.
   
   The host entry is deleted. Use caution when deleting a host entry. There is no confirmation about deleting entries.

3. When you are finished, click Apply to save the new settings.