Temporarily Override DNS for a Domain (macOS)

This command sequence allows you to override the DNS resolution of a domain on macOS by editing the `/etc/hosts` file.

Use this when:

• You’ve changed DNS records but want to preview the old version of a site.
• You want to access a specific server directly, bypassing current DNS records.

It’s especially useful for developers and site admins during migrations or staging setup.

Steps:

1. Edit `/etc/hosts` and add: `3.65.168.47 laneks.si`
2. Flush the DNS cache
3. Open `https://laneks.si\` in your browser to see the version on the old IP.

To revert, remove the line from the hosts file and flush DNS again.

• Be careful not to remove or break existing entries in `/etc/hosts`.
• This change only affects your local machine and is temporary.
• Always flush DNS after modifying the hosts file, or changes won’t take effect.
• Mistyping the IP or hostname can result in broken site access.