# hostess > Manage the `/etc/hosts` file. > More information: . - List domains, target IP addresses and on/off status: `hostess list` - Add a domain pointing to your machine to your hosts file: `hostess add {{local.example.com}} {{127.0.0.1}}` - Remove a domain from your hosts file: `hostess del {{local.example.com}}` - Disable a domain (but don't remove it): `hostess off {{local.example.com}}`