CMD - Host File

 Commands for host file manipulation;


List host file to command window:

type %WINDIR%\System32\Drivers\Etc\Hosts

Add entry to host file:

echo <IP ADDRESS> <DNS NAME> >> %WINDIR%\System32\Drivers\Etc\Hosts

Example:

echo 8.8.8.8 google.com >> %WINDIR%\System32\Drivers\Etc\Hosts

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