Updated with MAC steps at the bottom.
Update #2: I want to add that this should only be used temporarily. In the event GAW ever changes their IP address you will need to update your hosts file with the new IP.
Update #3: Added authentication.win record
Hi frens,
Some asked me to make a thread about this directly so that it could be stickied. Mods, if you deem this sticky-worthy go ahead.
For Windows:
located in windows\system32\drivers\etc
there contains a file simply named 'hosts'
copy this file to your desktop
edit it with notepad
at the bottom of the file add these two lines exactly
172.67.145.123 greatawakening.win
104.21.87.229 authentication.win
save the file (to your desktop) - ensure that windows does not add a .txt extension to this file. Then drag and drop it into your windows\system32\drivers\etc folder. Yes on the overwrite.
This will allow you to be able to access GAW even if worldwide DNS ceases to exist.
I would not recommend leaving this configured forever, incase GAW changes IP addresses or anything. But knowing how to do it for temporary purposes is a good idea.
For MAC:
open a terminal
type
Type sudo nano /etc/hosts and press Return
Enter your admin password and press Return
Using the "Nano" text editor can be a bit hard.. but follow these simple steps:
Use the Return key to create some space below the existing records
Input the IP address:
172.67.145.123
Press the Tab key
Enter the domain name:
greatawakening.win
Press the Enter key to start a new line
Input the IP address:
104.21.87.229
Press the Tab key
Enter the domain name:
authentication.win
Save the file by pressing Ctrl + O
Exit with Ctrl + X
I would set it up and type a # in front of each line to comment it out. Then it would have no effect at all right now. Then, if you need to, you can just delete the # in front of the needed lines and resave to make it work.
Or you can save it with a new temp name somewhere you can find it. But you will need to make a note of where you need to put when you need it.
Thanks. I wish I knew about this shit. Computers are not my Forte.
You can't learn it all instantly. I've been studying computers since the mid-70s.
Nice. My dad was a main frame guy in NYC in the 70's