Based on various Lumion installation documentation, the following domains are commonly redirected:
127.0.0.1 backup.lumion3d.net 127.0.0.1 license.lumion3d.net 127.0.0.1 license.lumiontech.net
By understanding how the hosts file works, identifying problematic entries, and applying the appropriate fix from this guide, you can resolve the error and return to what matters most—bringing your architectural visualizations to life with Lumion 2023. Lumion 2023 Host File Entries Detected
The host file contains entries that map domain names to IP addresses. These entries can be added manually or automatically by software applications. In the case of Lumion 2023, it's possible that the software is adding entries to the host file to facilitate activation or online verification.
In production environments where multiple users share licenses, hosts file issues can affect entire teams. In the case of Lumion 2023, it's possible
Windows (Admin command prompt)
According to Lumion installation guides, some users experience connectivity problems not due to hosts file modifications, but because of network restrictions. Specifically: Specifically: Users who encounter the "Host File Entries
Users who encounter the "Host File Entries Detected" error may experience the following symptoms:
If the hosts file is not visible despite correct navigation, it's possible the file is missing or hidden. You can manually create a new hosts file if necessary—simply create a new text file named hosts (without any extension) in the etc folder.
According to Lumion installation guides, when such redirects are found in the hosts file, they must be deleted for the software to function properly. These entries effectively "trick" your computer into redirecting Lumion's license server addresses to your local machine (127.0.0.1), preventing the software from validating your license key.
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