Failed to resolve .local hostname after upgrade to macOS Sierra

Question

I recently upgraded to macOS Sierra and I can no longer resolve my .local hostnames.

I tried to restore the httpd.conf and httpd-vhosts.conf files, but that did not help.

I can, however, reach my web server using the IP address, but not with the name .local hostname. If I ping IP, it works fine, but pinging the hostname gives "Unknown host". Running "host mymac.local" gives Host server.local not found: 3 (NXDOMAIN).

I also tried setting computer_name, HostName and LocalHostName using scutil.

Obviously, rebooting didn't help either.

Does anyone face the same problem or have an idea of ​​how this can be solved? Thank you very much, very grateful!

Answer 1

Here is a solution that works for me on Mac OS Sierra.

• Open system settings
• Open Sharing
• Click the computer name "edit ..."
• Check 'Use dynamic global hostname'
• Check "Advertise Domain Services With Bonjour"
• Enable file sharing

Answer 2

Open the system settings, and in the "Sharing" section, enable one of the services.

I’m not sure why this works, but I assume that this is due to the resolution of the Bonjour name, which is only allowed when at least one of the services starts.

Alternatively, add it to the / etc / hosts file.