Viewing Next.js Local Deployment on a Mobile Device Using macOS

June 5, 202431 views

To view your Next.js local deployment on a mobile device while using macOS, follow these steps:

  1. Start Your Next.js App: Ensure your Next.js application is running locally. Typically, you start it with npm run dev or yarn dev.
  2. Find Your Mac's Local IP Address:
    • Open Terminal and type ifconfig | grep inet.
    • Look for the IP address associated with your local network, which usually looks like 192.168.x.x or 10.0.x.x.
  3. Allow Access Through Firewall (if needed):
    • Open System Preferences > Security & Privacy > Firewall.
    • Ensure the firewall is either turned off or properly configured to allow incoming connections to your Next.js development server.
  4. Connect Your Mobile Device to the Same Network:
    • Make sure your mobile device is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your Mac.
  5. Access the Local Deployment:
    • On your mobile device, open a web browser.
    • Enter your Mac’s IP address followed by the port number your Next.js app is running on, typically :3000. For example, if your IP is 192.168.1.5, you would enter http://192.168.1.5:3000.
  6. View Your App: Your Next.js application should now be accessible on your mobile device.