Set URL to Computer

kicks66 · 17 Oct 2012 at 17:14

I have an internal PC that runs several pieces of software that must be connected over a web browser. I would like to be able to use a URL to reach them rather than typing in the PCs internal IP every time. Is there a way to do this?

BluSky · 17 Oct 2012 at 17:19

Do these pieces of software run over an intranet or the internet? As i understand it you will need a DNS service or server of some kind to translate the urls into IP addresses and vice versa.

Deleted member 77746 · 17 Oct 2012 at 17:26

type the hostname of the pc rather than the pc address. or get a DNS server online.

Woden · 17 Oct 2012 at 17:27

If it is only internal you can just edit the PC's hosts file. It is well documented in the file itself, just use a text editor.

C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts

Beyond your own internal network, you will need a DNS service like DynDNS and to put an entry for port forwarding on your router.