How can I test my site before changing DNS? (instant aliases)

To test your site before changing the DNS nameservers, you can use the instant access alias that is listed under the control panel --> domain settings --> web options --> instant alias near the bottom.

NOTE: some scripts, such as wordpress, redirect to the site address that they are setup for and the instant alias will not function as expected.  As such, changing the site url setting to the instant alias address in the script's configuration is needed.
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