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What is localhost in simple terms?

In computer networking, localhost is a hostname that refers to the current device used to access it. It is used to access the network services that are running on the host via the loopback network interface. Using the loopback interface bypasses any local network interface hardware.


How does local host work?

When you call an IP address on your computer, you try to contact another computer on the internet but when you call the IP address 127.0. 0.1 then you are communicating with the local host. Localhost is always your own computer.

What is localhost called?

“The localhost is the default name describing the local computer address also known as the loopback address. For example, typing: ping localhost would ping the local IP address of 127.0. 0.1 (the loopback address). When setting up a web server or software on a web server, 127.0.

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