How can I specify IP and ports for a hostname in the Windows hosts file?

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I want to specify host names with two different ports in the Windows file. Is there a way to do it? Or is it not allowed by Windows itself? I have been wasting my time searching for the solution for the last 8 hours. Is it possible to specify ports in the host file, ? E.g.: and

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Simply use IP addresses without ports. Example: Then, to access 192.168.2.50:5555 from your browser (or other program): The file can be found at: Linux Windows:

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How can I specify IP and ports for a hostname in the Windows hosts file?

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