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Why does my URL change from my domain name to my IP address?

apache linux
Linode Staff

When I access my domain using a web browser, the domain names is changed to my IP address. I am using Apache on Ubuntu 16.04.

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The best place to start here is checking your Apache configuration to ensure that all of your Virtual Host settings are applied properly. The following link will take you through the process of getting your Virtual Hosts set up and activated.

https://www.linode.com/docs/web-servers/lamp/install-lamp-stack-on-ubuntu-16-04/#apache

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