*Accessing your local development server on any device is essential for thorough testing and debugging. *
Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to make your Vite server accessible from any device on your local network.

1. Step 1: Configure Vite to Listen on All Network Interfaces

First, you need to configure your Vite development server to listen on all network interfaces. This allows other devices on your local network to access the server.

Open your vite.config.js file and add the server configuration with the host set to 0.0.0.0:

Step 2: Find Your Computer’s IP Address

Next, you need to find your computer’s IP address on the local network. Here’s how you can do it:

Windows:

Open Command Prompt.
Type ipconfig and press Enter.
Look for the IPv4 Address under your active network connection.

macOS:

Open Terminal.
Type ifconfig and press Enter.
Look for the inet address under your active network interface (usually en0 for Wi-Fi).

Linux:

Open Terminal.
Type ifconfig or ip addr and press Enter.
Look for the inet address under your active network interface.

Step 3: Start Your Vite Development Server
Make sure your Vite development server is running. You can start it by running:

npm run dev

Step 4: Access the Server on Your Mobile Device

Now, on your mobile device, open a web browser and enter your computer’s IP address followed by the port number your Vite server is running on. For example, if your computer’s IP address is 192.168.1.10 and the Vite server is running on port 5173, enter:

http://192.168.*.*:5173

By following these steps, you can easily access your local Vite development server from any device on your local network, allowing you to test your website or web application on different devices and screen sizes.

Happy coding!