Hello, I have been working on a website for some time, and I am wondering if I could use IIS as a server and browse my website from any computer on the internet as a way to check it out by just putting my ip address into a browser or something?? So far I am just looking at it on my own machine using localhost, but want to allow others to access it and test it out. Any info you can give would be very helpful!! Thanks,

Mike

Yeah, you can, but this depends largely on your network setup.

Usually, when you have a (broadband) account with an ISP you get a dynamic IP. With some providers, although this IP is dynamic, it's still static in the sense that you get the same IP address every time.

If you have an IP address that doesn't change (often) and your machine is directly accessible on that IP address, you're good to go.
However, there are loads of reasons why this wouldn't work: a software or hardware firewall blocking access to traffic on port 80; an internal router that gives you a local network IP address and not a public IP address and so on.

So, all in all, the best way is to just try it. Open a command prompt and type ipconfig /all You should see your IP address. If it looks public (e.g. doesn't start with 10. or 192 or something like that) it may be work. Then simply type http://[YourIp] in your browser.
Otherwise, consult your network guy / network documentation or your ISP for more details.

HtH,

Imar
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Imar Spaanjaars
Everyone is unique, except for me.

Thanks Imar! Ile have a look into it now