In computer networking, an IP address is a numerical identifier assigned permanently or temporarily to every device connected to a network that uses the Internet Protocol for communication. Its two major functions are to identify a network or host on a network and also serve for location addressing. To check the site @ local end, Kindly follow the following steps given below.
Step 1: Open Console on the linux system

Step 2: Use file editor with your choice, like nano and vim, and type vim /etc/hosts on console opened in your linux system.

Step 3: Enter server IP and domain name and save it by pressing “esc” and type “wq:” and press enter

Step 4: To check the entry, execute the following command followed by domain name
(ping -c 4 Domain name)

Step 5: Open browser and enter domain in URL

That’s it. If you are still confused with the above tutorial or if you require assist in connecting your local host in linux, Kindly feel free to connect with one of our server technician who can understand your queries and assist you in a right way.