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amilli0nyawn
1,079 PointsIf I search a website by it's IP address instead of domain name, do i bypass the DNS
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Steven Parker
231,268 PointsThat's right. The DNS is only used to translate a name into an IP address. If you have the IP address to start with, you won't need the DNS.
feli cat
822 PointsHow often do websites change their IP address though?
Steven Parker
231,268 PointsIt depends on their hosting provider and plan, it could be once or twice in a week, or twice a year or less. But it's generally not predictable.