Finding Your Localhost IP Address on a Mac

When working with local development, understanding your localhost IP address is crucial for accessing and testing your projects. This guide will walk you through how to find your localhost IP address on a Mac.

Locating Your Localhost IP Address

To find your localhost IP address, you can use the `ifconfig` command in the terminal. Open your Terminal app, which can be found in Applications > Utilities > Terminal or by using Spotlight search.

Type the following command and press Enter:

```

ifconfig | grep 'inet '

```

This will display a list of active network interfaces on your Mac, including your localhost IP address. Look for the `inet` keyword followed by an IP address. The format should be similar to `inet 127.0.0.1 netmask 0xffffff00 broadcast 127.0.0.255`.

Alternatively, you can use the `netstat` command:

```

netstat -nr | grep '127.0.0.1'

```

This will also display your localhost IP address.

Using Your Localhost IP Address

Once you have identified your localhost IP address, you can use it to access your local development projects in a web browser. Simply type the IP address followed by the port number of your project, for example `http://127.0.0.1:3000`.

Finding your localhost IP address on a Mac is a straightforward process that can be achieved using the `ifconfig` or `netstat` commands in the Terminal app. With this information, you'll be able to access and test your local development projects with ease.

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