# How to connect to nodered using raspberry pi hostname

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**Created:** [12 June 2019 20:18 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-connect-to-nodered-using-raspberry-pi-hostname/12145 "2019-06-12T20:18:55Z")
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> [@cuxcrider](#):
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> get rid of the .local

The .local is typically provided by either your router or by Apple's [Bonjour](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bonjour_(software)) protocol running on the Pi.

There are doubtless several ways to get rid of it but all are relatively involved. For example, in order to make best use of Let's Encrypt, on my Pi I actually use a full domain name like `pi.something.co.uk`. This is set up on my router which allows such things - not all of them do.

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