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To block SketchUp from communicating with its servers for free, you can manually edit your computer's hosts file

Free Alternatives to Hosts File Blocking

If editing system files feels too technical, here are other free methods:

Block_SketchUp.bat:

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For Windows:

  1. Open Notepad as Administrator.
  2. Navigate to: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts
  3. Open the file named hosts (no extension).
  4. Add the following lines at the bottom (each on a new line): 
    127.0.0.1 licensing.sketchup.com
127.0.0.1 sketchup.com
127.0.0.1 trimble.com
127.0.0.1 license.service.trimble.com
  5. Save the file (Ctrl+S).
  6. Flush DNS cache: Open Command Prompt and type ipconfig /flushdns.

Open the hosts file with Notepad: notepad c:\windows\system32\drivers\etc\hosts. block sketchup host file free

: If the block doesn't seem to work immediately, your browser or system may be using DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH)

Alternative: If you are using SketchUp Free (web-based), this method will not work as the application runs entirely within your browser and requires an active internet connection. To block SketchUp from communicating with its servers

Whether you're looking to troubleshoot licensing errors, manage bandwidth, or stop unwanted background connections, editing your computer's hosts file is a powerful, free way to gain control. This method acts as a local "blacklist" for your machine, redirecting specific web addresses before they even leave your computer. What is a Hosts File?