What is a Temporary URL and How to Use One?
Temporary URL for Primary Domain
Shared and Reseller Hosting
- Shared hosting - http://gator####.temp.domains/~username/
- Reseller hosting - http://rellerserver.temp.domains/~username/
*Make sure to replace the underlined items above with the actual values for your server name and cPanel username, which can be found in your HostGator Customer Portal.
An alternative method to view your website is to change the host file on your computer to display the site during propagation. Please see the following article for more information.
Windows Hosting
- http://yourdomain.ext.the-ip-address.hgws/#.hgwin.temp.domains/
*Make sure you replace the underlined items above with the correct values found in the control panel, and use dashes instead of dots between the IP octets.
The IP address can refer to either the A record or the control panel, depending on which one is currently directing traffic to the site. This is because A records can point a domain name to different servers.
The most effective method for finding the temporary URL in your Plesk control panel is to use the Preview feature.
To locate Preview in Plesk:
- Log in to Plesk.
- Click on the Websites and Domains tab.
- Under your domain name, click the Preview icon.
- A new tab will open, showing a preview of your website.