How to Check Your Local IP on a Mac with 'mac check local ip mac check localhost'

When you want to modify your HOSTS file on a Mac, there are a few steps you need to follow to ensure that the changes take effect. Here's how to do it.

First, you'll need to open the Terminal client on your Mac. You can find this application in the Applications/Utilities folder, or use Spotlight to search for it. Once you've opened the Terminal, type in the following command: `dscacheutil -flushcache`. This will flush your Mac's DNS cache, which is necessary for the HOSTS file change to work.

Next, save your changes by pressing Control-O on your keyboard, then hit the enter key to accept the filename. If you're unsure which IP address to use, please contact our Support Department for further assistance.

Now it's time to edit the HOSTS file itself. To do this, you'll need to add two specific lines of code. The first line should be `127.0.0.1 localhost`, and the second line should be `SERVER_IP_ADDRESS yourdomainname`. Replace `yourdomainname` with the actual domain name you want to use.

To edit the HOSTS file, you can use one of the following commands:

For older versions of Mac OS, use this command: `sudo nano /etc/hosts`

For newer versions of Mac OS, use this command: `sudo open -e /etc/hosts`

Once you've opened the HOSTS file in a text editor, add the two lines mentioned above and save your changes. If prompted to enter an Apple login password for your device, do so.

That's it! Your local IP should now be checked on your Mac with 'mac check local ip mac check localhost'. If you have any further questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact our Support Department.

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