{"id":155,"date":"2011-11-24T10:31:00","date_gmt":"2011-11-24T10:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/?p=155"},"modified":"2026-05-08T18:02:30","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T12:32:30","slug":"check-the-domain-propagation-via-temporary-url-and-dns-method","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/blog\/check-the-domain-propagation-via-temporary-url-and-dns-method\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Check Domain Propagation Using Temporary URL and Hosts File Method"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Introduction<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before updating DNS during a website migration, you can verify whether the website is loading correctly from the new server using a temporary URL or the hosts file method.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prerequisites<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before checking domain propagation, ensure:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \n
  • Website files and databases are migrated to the new server<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • New server IP address is available<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Access to edit the local hosts file on your computer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Browser cache cleared after making hosts file changes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Basic knowledge of DNS and website migration processes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Implementation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Method 1: Using Temporary URL<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    You can access the website using the temporary URL:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    http:\/\/111.118.173.210\/~buy13340<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
    Note<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
    This method may have some limitations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
      \n
    • Website may not load properly<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • CSS\/images may not appear correctly<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Database connections may fail<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
      Method 2: Using Hosts File (Recommended)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
      Add the following line to your local hosts file:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
      111.118.173.210 buynsave.com.au www.buynsave.com.au<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
      Here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
        \n
      • 111.118.173.210<\/code> = New server IP<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • buynsave.com.au<\/code> = Domain name<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
        Hosts File Location<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
        Linux \/ UNIX<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
        \/etc\/hosts<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
        Windows<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
        C:\\Windows\\System32\\drivers\\etc\\hosts<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
        macOS<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
        \/private\/etc\/hosts<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
        Verification<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
        After saving the hosts file, open:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
        http:\/\/buynsave.com.au<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
        To confirm the website is loading from the new server:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
        ping buynsave.com.au<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
        If it resolves to the new server IP, then the site is loading from the new server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
        Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
        The hosts file method is the recommended way to test a migrated website before DNS propagation. It allows you to verify the website directly from the new server without affecting public visitors.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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