How do I create a development site without a domain name?

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I want to create a development site to build a new WordPress website. The domain name I am going to be using when the site goes live is currently in use with my clients existing website that needs to stay up until the new site is ready to go live.

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I don't need to use the official domain, is it ok to build the website on the temporary link that is used by default when i set up a new wordpress site?

Yes, temporary URLs work as well. You will just need to make sure you go back later to replace the temporary URL with the domain.

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The best way to use the official domain when the domain is pointed to a different server is to do a hosts file modification in your computer. This way, you can work with that domain for development purposes even though it's currently active on a different server.

I don't need to use the official domain, is it ok to build the website on the temporary link that is used by default when i set up a new wordpress site?

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The best way to use the official domain when the domain is pointed to a different server is to do a hosts file modification in your computer. This way, you can work with that domain for development purposes even though it's currently active on a different server.