✦ For Web Developers & Agencies

Preview Any Website
On Any Server

Access your site on a new server before DNS changes go live — without touching your hosts file. Works from any device, anywhere.

Generate Preview Link
Without http:// or www
IPv4 or IPv6
0ms
DNS change required
24h
Preview link lifetime
Any
Device, any browser
Free
No account needed

Why Developers Use SiteViewer

Stop editing hosts files. Get a shareable link in seconds.

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Instant Preview

No hosts file edits, no VPN, no local config. Paste domain + IP and your preview is live in seconds.

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Shareable Links

Send the preview URL to your client, designer, or QA team — they can view it from any device worldwide.

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Private by Default

Each preview gets a unique 8-character random ID. Only people with the link can access it.

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Full Site Proxying

HTML, CSS, JavaScript, images, fonts — everything is proxied and URL-rewritten so the site renders correctly.

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HTTPS Support

Access sites on HTTPS servers, even with self-signed certificates. HTTP fallback is automatic.

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Session-Aware

Cookies are forwarded and rewritten so login pages, WordPress admin, and session-based sites work through the proxy.

How It Works

Three steps between you and a live preview.

1

Enter Domain + IP

Type the domain name (e.g. example.com) and the server's IP address where the site is currently hosted.

2

We Verify & Generate

We confirm the domain is reachable at that IP, then create a unique preview subdomain (e.g. a1b2c3d4.siteviewer.in) that routes all traffic through.

3

Share & Browse

Open the preview link in any browser. Share it with anyone. All requests are proxied to your server with the correct Host header — exactly as if DNS had propagated.

Common Use Cases

Built for the real workflows web teams deal with every day.

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Server Migration

Preview the site on the new server before flipping DNS. Catch issues before users do.

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Client Review

Share a preview link with your client without requiring them to change any settings.

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Staging QA

Test your staging server with the production domain — catch domain-specific bugs early.

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Mobile Testing

Test on real mobile devices without fiddling with phone network settings.

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SSL Verification

Verify SSL certificates and HTTPS redirects on a new server before DNS changes.

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Team Collaboration

Share development previews across team members in different locations without a VPN.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about previewing websites with SiteViewer.in.

Enter your domain name and the server IP address. SiteViewer.in creates a unique preview URL that proxies all traffic to your server with the correct Host header — so you see exactly how the site looks on that server, without any DNS change or hosts file edit.
No. SiteViewer.in is entirely browser-based. Just paste your domain and IP on this page. No software download, no browser extension, no VPN, no system configuration required.
Preview links are active for 24 hours. After that they expire automatically. You can generate a new link for the same domain and IP at any time — it's free.
Yes — that is one of the biggest advantages over editing the hosts file. Your preview URL works on every device and browser worldwide. Send it to clients, QA testers, or teammates and they can open it immediately without any setup.
Yes. SiteViewer.in tries HTTPS first and automatically falls back to HTTP if the server does not respond over HTTPS. Self-signed certificates are supported — SSL verification is bypassed on the proxy side so you can test before installing a valid certificate.
Yes. SiteViewer.in forwards browser cookies and session headers to the target server, so WordPress admin panels, login forms, and any session-based application work correctly through the preview proxy.
Editing the hosts file only works on the single device where you make the change, and it requires administrator access. SiteViewer.in generates a shareable URL that works on every device instantly — including phones, tablets, and computers you do not own — making it ideal for client demos, remote teams, and cross-device testing.

Ready to Preview Your Site?

No account, no installation, no hosts file. Just domain + IP.

🔭 Create a Preview Link →