This guideline will guide you through how to test/view your website before migrating without the need for DNS pointing of your domain. Using free-only tools skipdns.link.This online tool is designed for web developers and administrators who perform website migration between hosts. It allows you to access the site at the new location without any system or DNS modifications, so you and your clients can easily test it before repointing the domain.

What are the requirements in order to use this tool?

All you need is the server IP address “Your host IP address “and the domain name that you are using for your website in order to use this tool.

How to view the website?

    1. Browse the tool skipdns.link

    2. Key in your Server Address “IP Address“and Website Name “Domain Name“.

    3. Click on “Go“. As per Figure 1:

Figure 1

    4. You will get a temporary URL for your website you can use it to test your website and share it with your team and clients.

        As per Figure 2:

Figure 2

    5. Copy and Paste or Open the given URL into your favorite browser such as Chrome or Firefox.

    6. You will be prompted with the Terms page. Click Yes, Proceed with the proxy to be redirected to your new website located at the link generated below.

Once you are done with testing, you can proceed to change DNS pointing to the new host server.