---
name: "hosts.lpd"
section: "5"
platform: "freebsd"
package: "base"
version: "16.0-CURRENT-20261027-61c70dc16a79"
release: "FreeBSD 16.0-CURRENT (2026-10-27)"
platforms: ["freebsd"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/hosts.lpd"
---

# hosts.lpd(5)

trusted hosts that may use local print services

## NAME

**hosts.lpd** – trusted hosts that may use local print services

## DESCRIPTION

The **hosts.lpd** file contains a list of hostnames or IP addresses that are allowed to use your local print services. List every hostname or IP address on a line itself.

If you want to allow access for any and all host, you can usually use the NIS netgroups feature to do this by adding a line with a single ‘+’ character.

## FILES

- */etc/hosts.lpd*

  The **hosts.lpd** file resides in */etc*.

## SEE ALSO

[printcap(5)](/printcap/5.md), [lpd(8)](/lpd/8.md)