[skipdns.dev]

domain.com → DNS lookup, pending…

See your site live on its real domain—before DNS ever points there.

Give us the IP and the domain. We hand you a link that talks to your new server with the right Host header. No hosts file, no waiting on propagation, nothing to install.

FreeNo accountPro available7-Day Link Lifetime

Upgrade to Pro — $5/mo →

Links expire automatically after 7 days.

How it works

  1. 01

    Point

    Enter the IP your domain will move to, plus the domain itself.

  2. 02

    Link

    Get a link like x7f2a9k1.skipdns.dev that maps to that IP.

  3. 03

    Check

    Browse it like the real site. We send the right Host header.

  4. 04

    Switch

    Flip DNS when you're ready. The link expires after 7 days.

Free vs Pro

FeatureFreePro
Price$0, forever$5/month
Link lifetime7 daysPermanent or custom expiry
SubdomainRandom, like x7f2a9k1Custom, like client
Password protection—✓ Included
Creating linksOne at a timeBulk create, 50 at once
AccountNone neededNone, one key on 3 devices
Upgrade to Pro — $5/month

Cancel anytime. No account, just a key. Have a key? Log in

FAQ

Is this free?

Yes, free forever for 7-day links, no account needed. Pro ($5/mo) adds permanent links and custom expiry, custom subdomains, password-protected links, bulk creation of up to 50 links at once, and use on up to 3 devices. See pricing.

Does this work over HTTPS?

Yes, but the origin server's TLS certificate can't be fully validated over a preview link, since the request arrives by IP rather than by domain. That's expected for a pre-launch server — don't rely on the preview link for anything beyond visual/functional checks.

Will this work on private/internal IPs?

No — private, loopback, and reserved IP ranges are blocked. The target has to be a publicly reachable server.

How long do links last?

7 days, then they're deleted automatically.

Do you recommend a host for the new server?

We don't run hosting ourselves, but Hostinger is a solid, affordable option if you need somewhere to stand up the server you're previewing. That's an affiliate link — we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.

How does Pro work without an account?

Paying through Stripe hands you a single Pro key instead of a username/password. Enter it on this site to unlock Pro features on that device — up to 3 devices per key, which works well for a small team. If you cancel, your Pro-created links fall back to the normal 7-day expiry rather than disappearing immediately.