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Hi there I have this problem on how to access the website/server without using IP address
im using xampp as a trial for this. im always using IP's instead of names. I would like to know more on how to customize my Public Static IP(121.xxx.xxx.xxx) to name(www.mysite.localserver) like that

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Let's say 121.x.x.x is your public IP address. Ever hear of Dynamic_DNS?

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Sorry for the late reply.

I just want to view my site outside my home but i want to set my ownsite name. Like www.mysite.com is that posible? I heard of No-ip.com but it comes a subdomain. and using my routers Dynamic_DNS cost some money. is it possible to have my site free?

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You'll have to google up free dynamic dns offers but your site is indeed free (somewhat) since you are hosting it. Some folk forget that powering some old 200+ Watt desktop costs money too. Surprise? I took down my old web server years ago for that reason and just remote access a drive on my router now. The Watts for that is about 0.5 Watts or less.

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