Bypass Behance DNS Block by Editing the Hosts File on macOS
This guide explains how to overcome Behance access restrictions caused by DNS pollution by manually adding the service's IP addresses to your macOS hosts file, including step‑by‑step instructions, required host entries, and important cautions.
Why the Hosts File Fix Works
Behance is blocked by DNS pollution, which redirects domain queries to incorrect addresses. Adding the correct IP‑URL pairs to the local hosts file forces the system to resolve the domain directly, bypassing the polluted DNS.
Required Host Entries
Copy the following lines and add them to your /private/etc/hosts file (ensure a single space separates the IP and the URL):
151.101.1.197 www.behance.net
151.101.65.197 www.behance.net
151.101.129.197 www.behance.net
151.101.193.197 www.behance.net
52.84.63.239 a5.behance.net
52.84.68.54 mir-s3-cdn-cf.behance.net
52.84.68.200 mir-s3-cdn-cf.behance.net
52.84.68.220 mir-s3-cdn-cf.behance.net
52.84.68.226 mir-s3-cdn-cf.behance.netmacOS Editing Steps
1. Open Finder and navigate to /private/etc/hosts. 2. Open the file with your preferred text editor (you may need administrator privileges). 3. Paste the host entries at the top of the file. 4. Save the file. If you are not an administrator, copy the file to a writable location (Desktop or Downloads), edit it, then replace the original file using sudo authentication.
Make sure the hosts file has no extension; avoid saving it as .txt.
Additional Tips
Note: If you lack admin rights, copy the hosts file to a folder you can write to, edit it, then move it back, providing the administrator password when prompted.
Warning: The file must remain extension‑less; adding .txt will break the mapping.
Other Platforms
For Windows, search “modify HOST file” online; many tutorials are available.
iOS users can route all devices through a router with custom firmware (e.g., Merlin) or a Xiaomi router to apply the same host mappings.
After saving, restart your browser and you should be able to access Behance normally.
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