Blocking sites using Hosts file

yonyz · yonyz #1 (**permalink**)

04-01-2012, 02:26 PM

Hi,

I followed a guide to blocking websites by change OS X's hosts file. I then ran the command 'cat /etc/hosts' and indeed the changes were made. Unfortunately, the websites I included in the file are not blocked. Example: I entered 0.0.0.0 nrg.co.il. That didn't work, as Safari redirects me to îòøéá - çãùåú, ëìëìä, ñôåøè åáéãåø îäàøõ åîäòåìí nrg. So I change it to 0.0.0.0 *.nrg.co.il. Still doesn't work. Am I doing it wrong? Attached is a shot of the hosts file list.

Raz0rEdge · Raz0rEdge #2 (**permalink**)

04-01-2012, 02:51 PM

Try setting the sites you want to block to point to 127.0.0.1 instead of 0.0.0.0 which is a multicast broadcast group or address or something..

127.0.0.1 is localhost (your local machine), so any access to that will just stay within your computer..

yonyz · yonyz #3 (**permalink**)

04-01-2012, 08:21 PM

Unfortunately, same (no) result.

vansmith · vansmith #4 (**permalink**)

04-01-2012, 08:30 PM

Have you flushed your DNS cache? If not, execute the following:

Code:

sudo dscacheutil -flushcache

If that doesn't work, try removing the "*." from the beginning of the domain.

yonyz · yonyz #5 (**permalink**)

04-02-2012, 06:01 AM

Tried both, still doesn't work.

Raz0rEdge #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 17, 2009 Location: MA Posts: 5,850 Mac Specs: 27" i7 iMac with 16GB RAM and 1TB HDD, iPhone 3G & 4, iPod Nano 16GB, iPod Shuffle, iPad 2 16GB WiFi	04-01-2012, 02:51 PM Try setting the sites you want to block to point to 127.0.0.1 instead of 0.0.0.0 which is a multicast broadcast group or address or something.. 127.0.0.1 is localhost (your local machine), so any access to that will just stay within your computer.. -- Regards ...Ashwin Be sure to read the Community Guidelines \| The more information you provide, the better answers you get, remember GIGO.
	QUOTE Thanks

vansmith #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 19, 2008 Location: Ottawa Posts: 15,329 Mac Specs: 2012 13" MBP (2.5 i5, 8GB)	04-01-2012, 08:30 PM Have you flushed your DNS cache? If not, execute the following: Code: sudo dscacheutil -flushcache If that doesn't work, try removing the "*." from the beginning of the domain. Important Links: Community Guidelines : Use the reputation system if you've been helped. M-F Blog :: Write for the blog :: M-F IRC Channel - Chats every Sunday at 8PM EST.
	QUOTE Thanks

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
SonicWALL blocking random sites.	colormesassy	Internet, Networking, and Wireless	0	03-19-2010 02:14 PM
Need help with editing my hosts file	BlackOut117	OS X - Operating System	4	08-28-2008 06:13 AM
My PowerMac G5 is acting screwy!	aedolch	OS X - Operating System	5	08-01-2008 06:12 PM
Unix Executable File problem	fender1100	OS X - Apps and Games	9	01-07-2007 06:20 AM
Open Letter to Apple	Saint Mark	Switcher Hangout	23	08-15-2006 03:15 AM

Blocking sites using Hosts file

Internet Services

Web Development

Digital Marketing

Consumer Tech

yonyz #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 13, 2012 Posts: 17	04-02-2012, 06:01 AM Tried both, still doesn't work.
	QUOTE Thanks

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)