# 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.

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.

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