Create custom domain in localhost which all local users can access (LINUX)

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I want to create a custom domain name which will run on my IP

If i host a web server then if someone view 'mylocalsite.com' , then my ip web server will be shown

For Example:

My IP: 192.168.1.111

Domain: mylocalsite.com

Show my IP response in mylocalsite.com, We are talkin about LINUX

Is that Possible in anyway?

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2 Answers

Recommended solution: Configure the router

Modify the configuration of your router. Most router should support custom DNS record, custom domain or something like this.

For linux-based routers such as OpenWRT and DDWRT, you can directly modify the /etc/hosts of the router, or modify the argument of dnsmasq.

Unrecommended solution: Configure every client

  • If the client is on Windows

Please refer to @S.Sachith's answer. (Modify c:\windows\system32\drivers\etc\hosts)

  • If the client is on Linux/MacOS/BSD

Please modify /etc/hosts to add the custom DNS record. Use google to find out the detailed syntax.

  • If the client is on Android/iOS

Search for hosts modifier, hosts go, or some app like this, to modify the DNS record. You can also directly modify /system/etc/hosts by hand if you have root access.

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IF USERS ARE WINDOWS Not Recommend

Edit the c:\windows\system32\drivers\etc\hosts file on each users machine and point those names to 192.168.1.111.

192.168.1.111 mylocalsite.com

Another solution

host your own local DNS server and bind your IP address to the URL.

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