using ip adress to view sites

kat · 26-05-2004, 07:06 PM

is it possible to use the server ip address to view a site?

I've set up a site on my reseller package but don't yet have control of the domain. Can i view the set to test the db driven stuff or do i have to wait until its over completely?

paulredpath · 26-05-2004, 08:53 PM

Im afraid you have to wait for the dns to move over.

Tim Marshall · 26-05-2004, 08:53 PM

You'll have to wait unfortunately until your domain name that you've setup has its DNS entries pointing to CAT2.

Tim Marshall

Tim Marshall · 26-05-2004, 08:54 PM

Oh well, beaten to it!!!

Tim Marshall

daymark · 27-05-2004, 09:14 PM

Hi Kat,

We've just been discussing this very issue, and you could help us in an experiment if you like!

Try changing the IP address of your Preferred DNS Server (on your pc's internet connection tcp/ip properties) to point at Catalyst2's DNS, which is 213.230.202.20 (ns1.catalyst2.com). We think this should allow you to browse your domain (via the normal domain name) before DNS fully propagates over the internet.

Don't forget to change it back after!

Cheers
David

PS Forgot to mention this might cause a problem if you are using Internet Connection Sharing (several PCs sharing one modem).

26-05-2004, 07:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
kat Ickle One Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: north lincolnshire Posts: 67	using ip adress to view sites is it possible to use the server ip address to view a site? I've set up a site on my reseller package but don't yet have control of the domain. Can i view the set to test the db driven stuff or do i have to wait until its over completely?

26-05-2004, 08:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
paulredpath Bring me your problems :p Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: /dev/ahhhhhhhhh Posts: 3,537	Im afraid you have to wait for the dns to move over. __________________ Paul Redpath paul@catalyst2.com Go on, review Us at OC Host Review!

27-05-2004, 09:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
daymark Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 89	Hi Kat, We've just been discussing this very issue, and you could help us in an experiment if you like! Try changing the IP address of your Preferred DNS Server (on your pc's internet connection tcp/ip properties) to point at Catalyst2's DNS, which is 213.230.202.20 (ns1.catalyst2.com). We think this should allow you to browse your domain (via the normal domain name) before DNS fully propagates over the internet. Don't forget to change it back after! Cheers David PS Forgot to mention this might cause a problem if you are using Internet Connection Sharing (several PCs sharing one modem). Last edited by daymark; 27-05-2004 at 09:19 PM.

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26-05-2004, 08:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
Tim Marshall Applications Developer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Cheshire Posts: 275	You'll have to wait unfortunately until your domain name that you've setup has its DNS entries pointing to CAT2. Tim Marshall

26-05-2004, 08:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
Tim Marshall Applications Developer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Cheshire Posts: 275	Oh well, beaten to it!!! Tim Marshall