Access my locally hosted website from another computer using IIS

So you have set up a website on your computer using IIS (Internet Information Services) and now you want to access it from another computer. Don't worry, it's not as complicated as it sounds. In this article, we will guide you through the process of accessing your locally hosted website using IIS.

Step 1: Find your computer's IP address

The first step is to find the IP address of your computer. This is necessary because you will need to enter the IP address on the other computer to access your website. To find your IP address, follow these steps:

1. Open the Command Prompt on your computer. You can do this by pressing the Windows key, typing "cmd", and selecting the Command Prompt app.
2. In the Command Prompt window, type ipconfig and press Enter.
3. Look for the "IPv4 Address" under the "Ethernet adapter" or "Wi-Fi" section. This is your computer's IP address.

Step 2: Configure IIS

Now that you have your IP address, it's time to configure IIS to allow external access to your website. Follow these steps:

1. Open the Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager on your computer. You can do this by pressing the Windows key, typing "IIS", and selecting the Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager app.
2. In the IIS Manager, expand the tree on the left side until you see your website listed under "Sites".
3. Right-click on your website and select "Edit Bindings".
4. In the "Site Bindings" window, click on "Add".
5. Configure the binding settings as follows:
   • Type: http
   • IP address: All Unassigned
   • Port: 80
   • Host name: leave it blank
6. Click "OK" to save the changes.

Step 3: Access your website from another computer

Now that your computer and IIS are configured, you can access your website from another computer on the same network. Follow these steps:

1. On the other computer, open a web browser.
2. In the address bar, enter the IP address of your computer that you found in Step 1.
3. Press Enter to load the website.

That's it! You should now be able to access your locally hosted website from another computer using IIS. Enjoy exploring your website from different devices!

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