Using xampp, can't access localhost trough vpn

Hello all. I thought this issue was fixed but changed location, currenlty on vpn and can no longer access localhost.
I can do very basic
127.0.0.1/xampp/
and
http://127.0.0.1/phpmyadmin/
but if i change it to localhost i get a blank page and an inspect element gives me.
Failed to load resource: the server responded with a status of 403 (Forbidden)
I can no longer see any of the directories/files i had when using localhost.
I have tried editing httpd-xampp.conf, no dice. I looked into the internet options. and tried adding a vpn connection. still not working.
Could i please get some advice on how to fix this?
thx
D

D,

PHPMyAdmin is rather fussy about how it’s accessed and you need to make sure that you’ve updated your configuration in its config file. Go there and change the location and you should be okay.

You threw a curve at us claiming VPN. Ar you trying to access your files via a VPN (Virtual Private Network)? If so, it’s as if you’re any other server and both 127.0.0.1 and localhost specify the computer you’re using. The only way to fix that is to provide all the VPN addresses from which you might try to access your localhost files and have their IP addresses redirect (in your hosts file) to your localhost’s domain.

Regards,

DK

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