# How does SpinApp handle the local hostname for the Laravel app?

SpinApp manages /etc/hosts so your app runs at my-app.local.

## Details
SpinApp a local-development convenience where it manages **/etc/hosts**. SpinApp positions this so your app lives at **my-app.local**.

SpinApp highlights these local access conveniences in contexts such as demos and PR reviews.
## Related AI Resources

- [spinapp-local-access-and-tunnels](https://spinapp.site/ai/t/spinapp-local-access-and-tunnels.md)
- [spinapp-getting-started](https://spinapp.site/ai/t/spinapp-getting-started.md)