---
title: Prepare the network
description: Configure the network hosts file to include entries for PingGateway, PingAM, and the sample app
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---

# Prepare the network

Configure the network to include hosts for PingGateway, AM, and the sample application. Learn more about host files from the Wikipedia entry, [Hosts (file)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hosts_\(file\)).

1. Add the following entry to your host file:

   * Linux

   * Windows

   ```
   /etc/hosts
   ```

   ```
   %SystemRoot%\system32\drivers\etc\hosts
   ```

   ```bash
   127.0.0.1  localhost ig.example.com app.example.com am.example.com
   ```