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HOSTS EDITOR

A free hosts file editor for macOS, Windows and Linux. Manage local domains, profiles and backups without fighting your system hosts file by hand.

FREENO ACCOUNTCROSS-PLATFORM
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HOSTS_EDITOR.EXEHosts Editor application settings and hosts management interface
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LATEST RELEASE v2.1.1

Linux

Desktop package from the latest GitHub release.

LINUX231.4 MB

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WHY HOSTS EDITOR?

STOP EDITING HOSTS BY HAND

PROFILES & TABS

Keep separate hosts configurations organized instead of maintaining one giant file.

FAST SEARCH

Find records quickly in structured record mode or work directly in the text view.

BACKUPS

Keep manual backups and restore configurations when you need to roll back.

SAFE APPLY FLOW

Import the current system hosts file, review changes and apply the selected profile deliberately.

ONE TOOL // THREE SYSTEMS

YOUR HOSTS FILE, WITHOUT THE TERMINAL DETOUR.

Hosts Editor is built for developers who regularly map local domains, development servers or test environments and want a visual workflow instead of repeatedly editing protected system files.

macOS / Linux/etc/hostsWindowsC:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts

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HOSTS EDITOR FAQ

Is Hosts Editor free?

Yes. Hosts Editor is offered as a free developer tool by NurByte.

Which operating systems are supported?

The project targets macOS, Windows and Linux. Available installers are read from the latest GitHub release.

Why does editing the hosts file require elevated permissions?

The system hosts file is protected by the operating system. Applying changes can therefore require administrator or root authorization depending on the platform.

Can I keep multiple hosts configurations?

Yes. Hosts Editor is designed around separate tabs/configurations so development environments do not have to live in one manually managed block.