The Website Previewer
Hosts.click is a free tool that allows developers and website administrators to test websites before updating DNS records. It provides a temporary URL that redirects traffic to a specified IP and domain, enabling instant testing without modifying local hosts files or waiting for DNS propagation.
The Hosts.click DirectAdmin Plugin integrates this functionality directly into your DirectAdmin control panel. With this plugin, you can easily generate temporary URLs for quick website testing and ensure everything works as expected before making any DNS changes.
Simplify your testing process with the Hosts.click DirectAdmin Plugin and save time during website updates.
For more information and support, visit https://github.com/shukiv/hosts.click.cpanel/.
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the Hosts.Click Preview URL cPanel Plugin, a game-changer for website developers, designers, and hosting providers! This free plugin simplifies the process of testing and sharing websites during development, making collaboration seamless and hassle-free.
The Hosts.Click Preview URL Plugin is a lightweight and user-friendly tool designed for cPanel users. It allows you to generate temporary preview URLs for websites hosted on your server without needing to update DNS records or modify your local hosts file. This ensures a smooth preview experience for you and your clients.
Traditional website previews often require complex configurations or waiting for DNS changes to propagate. With Hosts.Click, you eliminate these delays, speeding up the development process and enhancing collaboration. Whether you’re building a new site, migrating servers, or troubleshooting an issue, this plugin makes the process significantly easier.
The Hosts.Click Preview URL plugin is ideal for developers who want to test their work without altering live DNS settings. Hosting providers can also offer this tool to their customers, enhancing the user experience and reducing support queries related to DNS issues.
Start using the Hosts.Click Preview URL plugin today and experience a faster, easier way to preview and test your websites. It’s free, efficient, and designed to make your web development process smoother than ever.
For more information and support, visit https://github.com/shukiv/hosts.click.cpanel/.
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Web developers and testers often need to preview websites before deploying them. Traditionally, this task required modifying the hosts file on a local computer to map a domain name to a specific IP address. While effective, this approach has significant drawbacks. Enter Hosts.click—a tool designed to make temporary website previews faster, easier, and safer. Here’s why Hosts.click is a superior alternative to editing the hosts file.
Editing the hosts file often requires administrative rights, which can be a hassle, especially on systems with strict security policies. With Hosts.click, there’s no need for such permissions. You can create a temporary preview link in seconds without worrying about admin access.
The hosts file approach involves manual edits, which can be intimidating for beginners and error-prone for experienced users. A misplaced character or incorrect entry can disrupt network connectivity. Hosts.click provides an intuitive, web-based interface that eliminates the complexity of manual configuration.
When you edit the hosts file, changes are limited to the device where the modification was made. This limitation can make collaboration cumbersome. Hosts.click generates a shareable URL that works across devices, making it ideal for team collaboration and client reviews.
Manually editing the hosts file, testing changes, and reverting them later is time-consuming. Hosts.click streamlines the process. You can set up a temporary domain preview in moments and share it instantly, saving precious development time.
Modifying the hosts file can expose your system to risks if done incorrectly, such as accidentally enabling malicious redirections. Hosts.click isolates the preview environment, ensuring that your local configuration remains untouched and secure.
Unlike some tools that charge for similar services, Hosts.click remains entirely free. Developers can enjoy all its benefits without worrying about subscription costs or hidden fees.
The hosts file approach permanently alters your system until you manually revert the changes. With Hosts.click, no system modifications are needed. Once the preview session ends, everything returns to its original state automatically.
Sharing a preview via the hosts file requires others to replicate the changes on their systems, which is often inconvenient. With Hosts.click, you can simply send a link. This ease of sharing fosters better communication and faster feedback cycles.
While editing the hosts file has been a staple for local web development, it’s far from ideal in today’s fast-paced, collaborative environment. Hosts.click offers a modern, efficient, and secure alternative. By eliminating the complexities of manual configuration and enhancing accessibility, Hosts.click empowers developers to focus on what truly matters—building great websites.
If you’re still relying on the hosts file, give Hosts.click a try. It’s a free tool designed to save you time and make your development process smoother and more secure.
In 2018, I set out to address a pressing issue faced by developers and tech enthusiasts worldwide. When the beloved tool hosts.cx unexpectedly closed its doors, it left a void in the community. This service had been a go-to platform for hosting sysadmins to temporary previews of websites, a vital resource for developers needing to showcase projects without deploying them fully. Recognizing the absence of a good alternative, I've decided to create a similar tool for the community, and thus, Hosts.click was born.
The idea behind Hosts.click was simple yet powerful: create a free and reliable platform that would emulate the functionality of hosts.cx while improving upon its features. Yehoshua worked tirelessly to design a tool that would be user-friendly, efficient, and accessible to all and new browser addons. By late 2018, Hosts.click was live, quickly gaining traction among developers who appreciated its simplicity and functionality.
The platform allowed users to create temporary URLs for showcasing websites, enabling seamless collaboration and feedback. Its minimalist design and reliable performance became the hallmark of its early success. Over the years, Hosts.click developed a loyal user base, solidifying its position as a valuable resource in the developer toolkit.
As technology evolved and user demands grew, Yehoshua recognized the need to modernize the platform. By 2022, Hosts.click underwent a significant transformation with a comprehensive code rewrite. This overhaul aimed to improve performance, enhance security, and introduce new features that aligned with contemporary web development needs.
The 2022 rewrite brought several improvements:
This modernization effort underscored our commitment to maintaining Hosts.click as a cutting-edge tool for the developer community.
Now in 2024, Hosts.click has done a lot of rewrite to adjust to modern browsers, we've removed the old cookies mechanism and introduced subdomains. continues to thrive, remaining completely free to use. Its success is a testament to Yehoshua Vaknin’s vision and dedication to filling the gap left by hosts.cx. The platform has become a cornerstone for developers, offering an indispensable service that empowers creativity and collaboration.
Whether you’re a seasoned developer or a newcomer to the field, Hosts.click continues to be the go-to platform for temporary website previews, ensuring that the spirit of innovation and collaboration lives on.