What happens when you type localhost?

What happens when you type localhost in browser?

Making it simple, localhost as a web address connects to your local machine, where in this case you have Apache installed as web server. The second part, :8080, means connect to port 8080 of that web address. If you don't specify it, your web browser will connect to the default webserver port, which is port 80.

What does localhost command do?

The localhost – also referred to as 'the loopback address' – is used to establish an IP connection or call, to your own computer or machine. The loopback address is typically used in the context of networking and provides a computer the capability to validate the IP stack.

What happens if you Google localhost?

localhost is a top-level domain reserved for documentation and testing purposes. While accessing the domain, a loopback is triggered. If you access “http://localhost” in the browser, the request will not be forwarded to the internet through the router. It will instead remain in your own system.

Is it safe to use localhost?

Using http://localhost for local development is fine most of the time, except in some special cases. This post explains when you need to run your local development site with HTTPS.