Update index.md (#5556)

* Added explanation to find hostname
* Added explanation of format for the server endpoint address

## Description

## Tests
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@@ -8,6 +8,23 @@ description: Using a custom self-hosted server with Ente client apps and CLI
You can modify various Ente client apps and CLI to connect to a self hosted
custom server endpoint.
## Find the hostname of your server
First, run
```sh
hostname
```
The result will look something like this
```sh
my-computer.local
```
You will need to replace the server endpoint with an address that uses your server's hostname and the port number. Here's an example:
```
http://my-computer.local:8080
```
## Mobile
The pre-built Ente apps from GitHub / App Store / Play Store / F-Droid can be