Not sure where to post this, so i'm positng it here...
Currently, I have apache setup at home ( windows xp, apache 2 ) to just run for my web development. However, i'd like to be able to access my web pages that are on my computer now, from the internet by typing in my IP.
Is there a way to do this? In other words, do I need a URL redirector, or do I need to make changes in my apache configuration?
I'm currently using a static IP, but I am pretty sure this ispossible still yet ( even if my ip changes ). I've tried downloading NetStat and other related web hosting services, but of course they override my apache configuration and php doesn't work. Any help would greatly be appreciated .
[SOLVED]Configure Apache to be accessable on the internet
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microthick
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it should be working already, just type in ur ip address and have a look,
on xp, go to start > run and type in "cmd" without the quotes, in the dos window type in "ipconfig", that should tell you ur ip
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mostly you just have to worry about how to make it secure
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edit->i took 5 mins to type this up?
on xp, go to start > run and type in "cmd" without the quotes, in the dos window type in "ipconfig", that should tell you ur ip
mostly you just have to worry about how to make it secure
edit->i took 5 mins to type this up?
If it changes a lot, I suggest using the free Dynamic DNS service found at http://www.dyndns.org/
It gives your IP a name (you get a subdomain from a variety of domains they offer) and you can point your apache config file to that URL. When your IP changes, you can update the address via their site's control panel.
It gives your IP a name (you get a subdomain from a variety of domains they offer) and you can point your apache config file to that URL. When your IP changes, you can update the address via their site's control panel.