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Step 1: Locate the Hosts File

1. Access System Folder

   • Open Finder

   • Click Go in the menu bar → Go to Folder...

   • Enter:

     text

     /etc

   • Click Go

2. Find Target File

   • In the /etc directory, locate:

     • File name: hosts

     • Note: This is a system file (no file extension)

Step 2: Edit Hosts File (If Wondershare Entries Exist)

1. Create Backup Copy

   • Right-click hosts file → Copy

   • Paste to Desktop (creates hosts copy)

2. Modify Contents

   • Right-click desktop copy → Open With → TextEdit

   • Delete ALL lines containing:

     wondershare

   • Save changes 

3. Replace Original File

   • Drag the modified file from the Desktop back to /etc

   • Authenticate with the administrator password when prompted

   • Choose Replace when asked

Critical Notes

⚠ Administrator Rights Required

• You must have admin privileges to modify system files

🔒 Security Precautions

1. Always create a backup before editing

2. Do not modify other entries in the hosts file

3. Ensure proper line breaks are maintained

🔄 Verification Steps

• Reopen the hosts file to confirm changes persisted

• Restart Filmora to test connectivity