How to access local web server in Windows?

I'm running nodejs server on Mac, and I can access the web page in Mac browser: http://localhost:3000. But, when I try accessing the same in IE in Windows parallel desktop, it is not able to reach the server. What additional configuration do I have to make to get this working?

 

Hi, are you using the bridged network mode?

 

I have the same issue, what is the actual adapter that needs to be used? Please provide step by step instructions on how to fix that.

 

Hello, please provide us with more detailed information about the issue? Are you using the bridged network mode in your VM?

 

I am running a web application on my mac on localhost:8000; I am trying to load the same app from the Virtual machine using internet explorer to debug css issues. I am using the Shared Network as recommended but it won't work. I have tried all the other Bridge Network options but nothing seems to work.

 

To access a web server running on macOS from Windows, you must use the local IP address of your Mac instead of localhost. You can find the local IP address by running the ifconfig command in the macOS terminal. For example, if your local macOS IP address is 192.168.1.69, then you would access the site on Windows using the URL http://192.168.1.69:8000.

 

Hi NateH6,

I tried this method, but I couldn't get this to work with either the Bridged or Shared Network mode. My firewall is disabled on my Windows VM as well.