Go to localhost
Typed localhost:port in the search bar instead of the address bar? Pick your port below and get back to coding.
Enter any port number (1–65535)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why did I end up here instead of localhost?▾
When you type localhost:3000 (or any port) in a search bar instead of the address bar, your browser performs a Google search instead of navigating to your local server. This website is designed to catch that search and give you a quick link back to your dev server.
Is this safe? Will it access my computer?▾
We simply provide a hyperlink to http://localhost:PORT. Clicking it tells your browser to connect to your own machine. We cannot access your local server, files, or data — it all stays on your computer.
What is localhost?▾
localhost is a hostname that refers to your own computer (IP address 127.0.0.1). Developers use it to access web servers running locally during development. Different applications run on different port numbers (e.g., :3000, :8080).
How do I avoid this next time?▾
Click on the address bar (not the search box) before typing. You can quickly focus it with Ctrl+L (Windows/Linux) or ⌘+L (Mac).