:original_name: modelarts_03_0141.html .. _modelarts_03_0141: Endpoints ========= An endpoint is the **request address** for calling an API. Endpoints vary depending on services and regions. For the endpoints of all services, see `Regions and Endpoints `__. .. important:: If an endpoint uses a domain name, configure the hosts file in the format of "{float-ip} {service_name}.{region_id}.{external_domain_name}" on the local PC. Obtain **float-ip** from the system administrator.