# How to access the website on localwp using another computer or tab? **URL:** \ **Category:** Support\ **Created:** [April 24, 2024, 7:53pm UTC](https://community.localwp.com/t/how-to-access-the-website-on-localwp-using-another-computer-or-tab/42551 "2024-04-24T19:53:29Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![bilzjkhan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/b77776/32.png) [@bilzjkhan](https://community.localwp.com/u/bilzjkhan)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2024, 7:53pm UTC](https://community.localwp.com/t/how-to-access-the-website-on-localwp-using-another-computer-or-tab/42551/1 "2024-04-24T19:53:29Z")
### What issue or error are you experiencing? ## HI, i want to access the website on localwp using another computer or tab on a local wifi network in same workplace? normally in other softwares we use 127.0.0.1/website, how can we do it for sites on localwp? i tried the above it didn’t work? ### What steps can be taken to replicate the issue? Feel free to include screenshots, videos, etc * * * ### System Details - **Local Version:** - **Operating System (OS) and OS version:** * * * ### Local Logs Attach your Local Logs here ([Help Doc - Retrieving Local’s Log](https://localwp.com/help-docs/troubleshooting/retrieving-locals-log-file/)) * * * _ **Security Reminder** _ Local does a pretty good job of scrubbing private info from the logs and the errors it produces, however there’s always the possibility that something private can come through. Because these are public forums, always review the screenshots you are sharing to make sure there isn’t private info like passwords being displayed. ---
**Author:** ![Nick-B](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.localwp.com/nick-b/32/16140_2.png) [@Nick-B](https://community.localwp.com/u/Nick-B)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2024, 9:17pm UTC](https://community.localwp.com/t/how-to-access-the-website-on-localwp-using-another-computer-or-tab/42551/2 "2024-04-24T21:17:55Z")
Hi @bilzjkhan There really isn’t a way to do this with Local. Your best bet is to download the Local app on another machine. You can use our Cloud Backups Add-On to back up the site from Machine A and then import it into Machine B., Or you can manually move a zip file between machines by using the export/import feature. You can also use our Live Links feature to share a front end view of the website between machines, but this requires the host machine to stay up and running with Local open otherwise the Live Link will close. ---
**Author:** ![bilzjkhan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/b77776/32.png) [@bilzjkhan](https://community.localwp.com/u/bilzjkhan)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2024, 8:56pm UTC](https://community.localwp.com/t/how-to-access-the-website-on-localwp-using-another-computer-or-tab/42551/3 "2024-04-26T20:56:44Z")
> [@Nick-B](#): > > There really isn’t a way to do this with Local. Your best bet is to download the Local app on another machine. You can use our Cloud Backups Add-On to back up the site from Machine A and then import it into Machine B., Or you can manually move a zip file between machines by using the export/import feature. > > You can also use our Live Links feature to share a front end view of the website between machines, but this requires the host machine to stay up and running with Local open otherwise the Live Link will close. Thank you Nick for a prompt reply, the solution you have shared requires an online version of the website, however i want to use local network to access the website, while doing some research i have found that localwp adds an entry in the windows 10 hosts file for the domain, what if we use the domain along with the machine ip over a local network? will that work? i still need to try what are your thoughts? ---
**Author:** ![Nick-B](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.localwp.com/nick-b/32/16140_2.png) [@Nick-B](https://community.localwp.com/u/Nick-B)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2024, 2:37pm UTC](https://community.localwp.com/t/how-to-access-the-website-on-localwp-using-another-computer-or-tab/42551/4 "2024-04-27T14:37:28Z")
You might be able to do some trial and error and I believe you could find some threads in our forums here where others have attempted the same. Again, this just isn’t the intended use of Local, so we don’t have any firm documentation or recommendations to provide for this workflow. Are you trying to collaborate with others within a network and want to be able to share work? Or what is the goal you’re trying to accomplish? ---
**Author:** ![bilzjkhan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/b77776/32.png) [@bilzjkhan](https://community.localwp.com/u/bilzjkhan)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2024, 8:39pm UTC](https://community.localwp.com/t/how-to-access-the-website-on-localwp-using-another-computer-or-tab/42551/5 "2024-04-27T20:39:21Z")
we have our company website that will be running on one pc, and i want employees to use the same over local network with their logins this is purpose, i could i have created different user accounts on windows and provided them access to the website but unfortunately localwp does not have restriction or protection. If its on its not restricted? even you have one click admin access so i can’t block my site or even give access to anyone. it should have been protected, now their is a sign in option but i don’t know if its there for locking it up with user access or online login. ---
**Author:** ![Nick-B](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.localwp.com/nick-b/32/16140_2.png) [@Nick-B](https://community.localwp.com/u/Nick-B)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2024, 9:18pm UTC](https://community.localwp.com/t/how-to-access-the-website-on-localwp-using-another-computer-or-tab/42551/6 "2024-04-27T21:18:28Z")
Hi @bilzjkhan Thank you for the clarification. Again this isn’t the intended use of our application. It’s meant to be for one user to work on developing a WordPress site on their machine. It’s not meant to be a LAN server hosting your internal company website. There was a similar thread here previously where I’ve shared some links that might help you with alternative solutions: > [@Using local to host intranet](https://community.localwp.com/t/using-local-to-host-intranet/38578/6): > > This kind of goes beyond our scope since again it’s not really the intended functionality of Local. You might have to do a bit more searching around the web to find what works best for your needs. This article might provide some insight: But it’s also something even the pros over at WPBeginner don’t recommend: Additionally, if this is meant for internal police use only, I would maybe start by reaching out to other organizations to see what they are doing. Within your city, region, country… ---
**Author:** ![system](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.localwp.com/system/32/1_2.png) [@system](https://community.localwp.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2024, 9:19pm UTC](https://community.localwp.com/t/how-to-access-the-website-on-localwp-using-another-computer-or-tab/42551/7 "2024-07-26T21:19:19Z")
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