How to install HOSTS format - iam-py-test/my_filters_001 GitHub Wiki

How to install the HOSTS format of my lists

First, download the specified list. This can be done by visiting the raw url (can be found in the README, right-clicking, and clicking Save as.

How to install without resetting your HOSTS file

If you have made modifications to your HOSTS file, or need to keep the contents, these instructions should be helpful.

Linux

  1. Open Terminal
  2. Type sudo nano /etc/hosts (or use your preferred text editer)
  3. If needed, enter your password
  4. Open the downloaded list in a text editor
  5. Press Control-A and copy the contents
  6. Paste into /etc/hosts and save

Windows 10 (admin account)

  1. Open File Explorer and navigate to C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\
  2. Open the downloaded version of my list, do Control-A and copy the contents of my list
  3. In C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc, double click on HOSTS (no file extension) and select Notepad as the app to open it with
  4. Navigate to the bottom of the file & paste
  5. Save

I don't have access to MacOS or older Windows VMs, so I can not provide information for them