Install C5 on IP address prior to dns server transfer

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Hi - I would like to set up the C5 site on a site that I've set up the domain name using the IP address but haven't set up the nsnameserver tags.

I would like to get the site all ready using this IP address and then change the nameserver tags when ready and it all routes to the domain I've set up. Is there a way of doing this using C5 I've set up the install but it is not routing to C5. Any help please?
chassa2556
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shickman replied on at Reply
shickman
I think I found the answer:

define('BASE_URL', 'http://IP Address');
define('DIR_REL', '/~Username');

The above seems to work on a CPANEL site.

THANKS,
-Steve
zoiig replied on at Reply
zoiig
List Steve said - as well if you're setup on Cpanel or Web Host Manager as "mywebsite" at "my IP" even thought the server isn't setup to resolve that domain request to that IP you can still get everthing setup in advance.

IF WHM- web host manager / Cpanel - has create you an account "my site" on IP 12345 then simply open notepad, edit your host file on your computer so that "my site" and "12345" are on the same line, save and close.

When you type " my site " in the browser the request will resolve to the new server...

if the server is looking to resolve DNS internally the same should be for it as well..

Suggestion to everyone : WAMP - I ihave WAMP server installed on all laptops and development stations. It's running a full windows server and is great for tweaking out templates, blocks and custom functions... and you don't have to worry about the upload...