How To Edit Hosts File On Windows 11

Usually, you don’t have to worry about manually mapping an IP address to a domain name using the Hosts file located in the C:\Windows\System32\Drivers\etc path on Windows 11. However, it can come in handy in many scenarios. For instance, when you want to block certain websites. When you don’t have a local DNS server in the network, you must map an IP address to a computer name or prepare a website transfer to a new hosting provider. Regardless of your reason, Windows 11 makes it super simple to edit the Hosts file using Notepad or any other text editor application as long as you open the app as an administrator. Otherwise, you won’t be able to edit the file. In this guide, you will learn the steps to modify the Hosts files on Windows 11 to map host names to IP addresses.

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How to edit Hosts file on Windows 11

To edit the “Hosts” file on Windows 11, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, you can test the changes by opening Command Prompt and using the ping command to ensure the host is reachable.

If you want to block your computer from accessing certain websites, you can use the loopback address (127.0.0.1) followed by the domain name (127.0.0.1 website.com). Also, if you can edit the “Hosts” file on Windows 11, it’s because you need administrative permissions.

How to edit Hosts file from PowerToys on Windows 11

PowerToys 0.64 and higher releases include a new “Hosts File Editor” that makes it easier to add and remove entries from the Hosts files on Windows 11. To edit the Hosts files with the PowerToys editor, use these steps: After you complete the steps, the Hosts file will save with the new entries, and you should now be able to test the new configuration. Also, in the editor, you can enable or disable entries with a single toggle switch.

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