Domain Name to IP address?

was wondering if anyone knows how to edita Domain Nameto go to the IP address instead of the domain name.

ex: type in 17.29.144.19 and the brouser goes to the website

I would appreciate anyones insight! The only location I could find any relation is under Tools & Utilities --> DNS Manager. I just do not know how to make the change from here.

Thanks everyone for the help!

 

So does that mean if I purchased a Unique IP that I could use that in place of the domain name.


Thus when someone typed the URL/domain name a page cannot be found would come up?

 

I see... but I do not want to purchase a second IP address. I just want to use My original IP address(that came with my account) to go to the website instead of the URL.


Do you know how I can configure the site so when someone types in the curent URL they get a message saying page cannot be found? The only way the user would be able to view the page would be to know the URL.


Thank foe your help

 

In order for people from outside (internet) to see your side, you will first need to either


1. have a public IP address assigned to your web server, or


2. If you are behind a firewall, or in a private non-routable IP, then you will need to setup your router or firewall (DMZ setting, virtual dir setting) to open the gate to your webserver's IP address.


If you want to link an IP address to a domain name, you will need to first purchase a domain name from an ISP company. Then you can add your public IP address to the domain name you purchased using your ISP's tool, then your IP address will be published in the public DNS server.


After that, you can then either type in your public IP address, or your domain address to direct the brower to your website.





hope this helps.