“Unlock the Secrets: Transform Your Local WordPress Development with Custom Domains and HTTPS Magic!”

With custom domains and HTTPS support, you can now:

• Assign custom domain names (e.g., my-blissful-website.wp.local) to your local Studio sites.
• Test features that require proper domain names.
• Develop with SSL/HTTPS enabled.
• Create a more production-like environment locally.

How it works

The implementation is designed to be as seamless as possible, with Studio handling nearly all of the technical details in the background.

To enable these features in Studio:

1. Create a new site or edit an existing site using the “Edit site” button on the “Settings” tab.
2. If creating a new site, toggle “Advanced settings” in the modal that appears.
3. Enable the “Use custom domain” option.
4. Choose a domain name with the .local TLD (e.g., my-blissful-website.wp.local).
5. Optionally, check the “Enable HTTPS” option for secure connections.

6. Click the “Add site” or Save button, depending on whether you are creating a new site or editing an existing one. 
7. When prompted, permit Studio to modify the system hosts file. Studio will configure everything else automatically. 
8. For HTTPS connections, a root certificate authority will be generated and installed. On macOS, you’ll need to manually install the certificate to avoid browser warnings. Refer to the documentation for more details.
9. Navigate to your site using the custom domain.

What’s next for Studio

At WordPress.com, we’re constantly fielding your feedback and iterating to make Studio the best local development environment for WordPress sites. Custom domains and HTTPS are just some of the many features we’re adding based on your needs and feedback.

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