Don't edit hosts file. Just Peek at it.
Preview any website with a custom IP address instantly. No need to modify your hosts file—just peek and see how it looks.
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Preview any website with a custom IP address instantly. No need to modify your hosts file—just peek and see how it looks.
Get StartedEnter the domain and IP address to generate a temporary preview link—no hosts file editing required
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Skip the hosts file hassle. Preview websites instantly without touching your system files.
Peek at websites without modifying your system files. No admin access, no file editing, just instant previews.
Generate preview links in seconds. No waiting, no configuration—just enter the domain and IP, and peek away.
Access your previews from any device, anywhere. No need to be on your development machine.
All links, images, and resources work perfectly. It's like the real website, just previewed.
All previews expire after 24 hours. Your system stays clean, and your data stays private.
Works perfectly with WordPress, WooCommerce, and any CMS. Preview your staging site before going live.
Everything you need to know about peekat.link
peekat.link lets you preview websites with custom IP addresses without editing your hosts file. Just enter a domain and IP, and get an instant preview link. Perfect for testing before DNS changes, previewing staging sites, or checking migrations.
Instead of editing your hosts file, we create a unique preview subdomain (e.g., example.peekat.link) that proxies to your specified IP. The target website sees the original domain name, so everything works exactly as it would after a DNS change—but without touching your system files.
All preview links expire after 24 hours for security and resource management. You can create a new preview link at any time if you need to extend your testing period.
Yes, peekat.link is safe to use. We use HTTPS encryption for all connections, and preview links are temporary. We don't store your browsing data or track your activity on previewed websites. All previews are isolated and expire automatically.
Yes! peekat.link is fully compatible with WordPress, WooCommerce, and other CMS platforms. Our smart URL rewriting ensures that all links, AJAX calls, and dynamic content work correctly in the preview.
If you encounter issues, make sure you're using the correct IP address and protocol (HTTP/HTTPS). Some websites may have security measures that prevent proxying. If problems persist, try accessing the target IP directly first to ensure it's reachable.
Currently, there's no hard limit on the number of preview links you can create. However, we reserve the right to implement rate limiting if necessary to ensure service quality for all users.
Yes, you can preview both HTTP and HTTPS sites. Simply select the appropriate protocol when creating your preview link. Our system handles SSL/TLS connections securely.