No difference – hosts file works the same on ARM Macs. However, Rosetta-based Adobe apps may bypass hosts file via legacy networking. If you encounter problems, also block IPv6 entries:
: To ensure the changes take effect immediately, run: sudo dscacheutil -flushcache; sudo killall -HUP mDNSResponder Advanced Protection: Beyond the Hosts File hosts file entries to block adobe activation mac better
127.0.0.1 ccxi.adobe.com 127.0.0.1 ccxd.adobe.com No difference – hosts file works the same on ARM Macs
# Adobe Activation Blocklist 0.0.0.0 activate.adobe.com 0.0.0.0 practivate.adobe.com 0.0.0.0 lm.licenses.adobe.com 0.0.0.0 lmlicenses.wip4.adobe.com 0.0.0.0 genuine.adobe.com 0.0.0.0 prod.adobegenuine.com 0.0.0.0 ads.adobelogin.com 0.0.0.0 ims-na1.adobelogin.com 0.0.0.0 adobeid.services.adobe.com 0.0.0.0 lcs-cops.adobe.io 0.0.0.0 lcs-robs.adobe.io 0.0.0.0 lcs-entitlement.adobe.io Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard How to Edit the Hosts File on Mac file is a protected system file located at /private/etc/hosts University of Maryland Open Terminal : Use Spotlight (Cmd+Space) and type "Terminal." Access the File Copied to clipboard How to Edit the Hosts
Recent reports indicate that Adobe Creative Cloud may automatically rewrite or "clean" the hosts file to restore its analytics and activation checks. To prevent this: