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 By default, Docker volumes named dev_db, dev_elastic, and dev_files will be created for the MongoDB, Elasticsearch, and MinIO instances.
 
-Add the following line to your /etc/hosts file
+Add the following lines to your hosts file:
+
+- **macOS / Linux:** `/etc/hosts`
+- **Windows:** `C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts`
 
 ```plain
 127.0.0.1 huly.local