Preview your site on our servers before switching DNS:
Method 1: Hosts File (Recommended)
Edit your local hosts file to point domain to new server:
Windows:
1. Run Notepad as Administrator
2. Open C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts
3. Add: [SERVER_IP] yourdomain.com www.yourdomain.com
4. Save and clear browser cache
Mac/Linux:
1. Open Terminal
2. sudo nano /etc/hosts
3. Add the same line as above
4. Save and flush DNS cache
Method 2: Temporary URL
- Use Plesk preview URL if available
- Access via server IP/~username
Method 3: Browser Extension
- Use "ModHeader" extension
- Set custom Host header
After Testing:
- Remove hosts file entry
- Clear browser cache
- Update DNS at registrar
This ensures your site works correctly before going live.
