how to access host files?
how to access host files?
iMac, Mac OS X (10.5.8)
how to access host files?
iMac, Mac OS X (10.5.8)
NBethesda,
host files for what?
Finder > Go > Go to Folder > /etc/hosts
Hi, once i open Finder, how to get to the next step? Thanks
I am using the 10.9.8 software version
Sorry, 10.6.8 version
Easy and not depends on your software version:
press Shift+cmd+G while your finder window is open and active, you will get a new window with the field where you can write /etc/hosts
Anyway to edit hosts file you should open it with the sudo command, this can be done in terminal window, not in Finder. Also easy and can be done next way:
press Shift+Cmd+U while Finder window is open and active, then choose Terminal.app, and after it opens enter sudo nano /etc/hosts. You will be asked for password - this is the password you enter then you installing new application. You should know few commands to edit your hosts file:
After edit your hosts file you should update DNS records - in terminal window enter the command dscacheutil -flushcache
But if you really don't know what are you doing, my advice is do not touch your hosts file, ask for professional to do his job. Just like I'm doing usually. )))
how to access host files?