How i solve missing host entry issue

[danial]

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[sambrockway]

Hello there @danial - welcome to the Local community!

Do you have anti-virus software installed on your computer that may be causing issues?

Here is some information and troubleshooting steps you can try related to anti-virus + Windows:

Help! I'm running into an EPERM error with the hosts file on Windows

This is usually caused by the hosts file being set to read-only or locked by anti-virus. 1. Remove Read-only Attribute Go to C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc Right-click on the hosts file and go to “Properties” Uncheck “Read-only” Click “Apply” Re-open Local Screenshot [06 AM] 2. Anti-Virus/Internet Security Avira See https://answers.avira.com/en/question/avira-blocks-hosts-file-what-can-i-do-90 Kaspersky Total Security Open Kaspsersky Total Security Go to “More Tools” [Step%201] Go …

Let’s start there!

[danial]

I apply these changes but still facing this issue?

[Nick-B]

HI @danial

Are you still experiencing issues with this?

We would be happy to assist with your Local troubleshooting! Could you provide some more details to help us take a further look?

• What is your OS?

• What version of Local are you on?

• Please attach a copy of your Local Logs

Keep us posted and we’d be happy to help further!

[dotcmsmy]

Hi,

Try with this one if you use with Windows 11 operating system. It might be because of the hosts file is hidden and you only see hosts.ics.

1. Open Command Prompt and run with Administrator.

2. Since you in administrator mode, your terminal will show something like this
   C:\Windows\System32

3. Now, you need to cd the path to your hosts folder.
   cd drivers\etc

4. Then use this command
   attrib -r -a -h -s hosts

-r (remove read-only)
-a (remove archive attrib)
-h (remove hidden attrib)
-s (remove system attrib)

Hidden is the first layer of protection. “System” normally protects system files and you may not see them.

Then run again your local and see your domain inside your hosts files.