Test Localhost websites on mobile browser
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Test Localhost websites on mobile browsers
Step 1
For testing a localhost website, your mobile and computer must be on the same Wi-Fi network. This ensures your mobile can access the site hosted on your computer, as localhost is only accessible within the same local network.
Step 2
Now, you need to know your computer's IP address. This is a unique address that allows devices on the same network to communicate with each other. You can find it by opening your computer’s network settings or using a command like "ipconfig" (on Windows) or "ifconfig" (on Mac/Linux) in the terminal.
Step 3: Get your port number.
The port number identifies which service or application is running on your computer. When testing a localhost website, your web server uses a specific port (like 8080 or 3000) to serve the site. You can find this port number in the address bar when you run the site locally, usually in a format like http://localhost:portnumber. Make sure to note the correct port to access the site on your mobile.
Step 4: Open your mobile browser
On your mobile browser, enter the IP address of your computer followed by the port number where your application is running. For example, if your computer's IP address is 192.168.1.5 and your app is running on port 3000, you would type http://192.168.1.5:3000 into your mobile browser. This allows you to access the localhost website directly from your phone.
And that's it!
Now you can browse your localhost web apps on your mobile device. By following these steps, you've successfully connected your mobile to your computer's localhost server, allowing you to test and view your website on your phone just like any other live site.
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