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it can also be accessed at the more traditional location of /etc/hosts. That said, if you're looking to edit hosts, you'll want to target the file located http://osxdaily.com/2012/08/07/edit-hosts-file-mac-os-x/ in /private/etc/ though. We'll walk through how to manually edit the hosts file in OS X Yosemite, OS X Lion, OS X Mountain Lion, and OS X Mavericks, this will be done with the command line using the simple https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uubU4f3hubE text editor called nano. Don't let the command line or Terminal sound intimidating though because it's not, we'll make the entire process super easy. Let's get started making some edits to /etc/hosts! Launch Terminal, found in /Applications/Utilities/ or launched through permission denied Spotlight Type the following command at the prompt: sudo nano /private/etc/hosts Enter the administrator password when requested, you will not see it typed on screen as usual with the command line Once the hosts file is loaded within nano, use the arrow keys to navigate to the bottom of the hosts file to make your modifications When finished, hit Control+O followed by ENTER/RETURN to save changes to /private/etc/hosts, then hit Control+X to exit out of nano Quit out of hosts permission denied Terminal when finished You can verify your hosts modifications immediately with ping, Safari, or any other network app. Changes take effect immediately though some adjustments may need to be accompanied by a DNS flush which can be done with the following command in OS X 10.9: dscacheutil -flushcache;sudo killall -HUP mDNSResponder When flushing DNS cache with that command you will need to enter the admin password. If you'd like to see how this entire process is accomplished before doing it yourself, watch the video below to see a demonstration of the hosts file being modified on OS X to block the website ‘yahoo.com' from loading: Note: the procedure is the same with older versions of Mac OS X, though the path to hosts could be /etc/hosts if the version of OS X is dated significantly. Tips to Consider When Editing Hosts Files The following tips go beyond OS X and apply to any hosts file, be it on a Mac, Windows, or Linux. The preceding IP address is where the following domain will resolve to Always add new hosts to their own unique line The # symbol functions as a comment, it can be used to add comments to hosts entries or to comment out hosts modifications You can block websites through hosts by adding them to the file and sending them nowhere, preventing access You can redirect websites locally using the same logic, perfe
On Mac OSX Lion i Teach You, and You Learn. SubscribeSubscribedUnsubscribe572572 Loading... Loading... Working... Add to Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Sign in Share More Report Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Sign in Statistics 45,012 views 41 Like this video? Sign in to make your opinion count. Sign in 42 14 Don't like this video? Sign in to make your opinion count. Sign in 15 Loading... Loading... Loading... Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Aug 17, 2011Today i show you how to edit host files using terminal.Using hosts.txt "WILL NOT" WORKING ANYMORE ON "LION OS X."Apple has made it so you will not be able to unlock the hosts file.But I found a way to access the hosts.txt.It is really easy just look at the directions below or watch the full video.-----------------------------------------Directions:Open Terminal in SpotlightEnter code: sudo nano /etc/hostsIt'll prompt for your admin password, then it'll let you edit the file.When you're done. hit CTRL and X and it'll ask you to press 'Y' to confirm you want to save the changes.-----------------------------------------Hope it helped you outRemember To Rate, Comment, and Subscribe !OTHERS---------------League of Legends Sign Up. http://signup.leagueoflegends.com/?re...----------------------------- Category Science & Technology License Standard YouTube License Show more Show less Loading... Autoplay When autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next. Up next How to easily modify the /etc/hosts file on a Mac - Duration: 2:53. lookitup4me 32,864 views 2:53 Edit Locked Host File On Mac OSX Lion - Duration: 4:12. ItsTheDman10 126,414 views 4:12 Forgot your Mac Password? Reset it Without Losing Data nor Install Disc (OS X 10.5 and older) - Duration: 11:19. Snazzy Labs 1