How to find your Computer's hostname on Windows or MacOS

How to find your computer's name on Windows or MacOS.

Instructions

For Windows

Using System Settings

  1. Right-click on the Start button
  2. Select System
  3. Your computer's name will be located under "Device name"

Using Command Prompt

  1. Click on the Start button.
  2. In search box type "cmd" then press Enter.
  3. In the black background window that appears, type "hostname" and press Enter.
  4. Your computer hostname will be displayed on the next line.

For more information, please visit: Do you need help locating your computer name? (External Link)

For MacOS

Using System Settings

  1. Click the Apple menu
  2. Select System Settings
  3. Click General in the sidebar
  4. Click About on the right

Using the Terminal

  1. Open a Terminal window. You can find it under launchpad or you can use Spotlight Search.
  2. Type in "hostname" and hit the Return key.
  3. Your Mac's hostname is on the first line.

For more information, please visit: Find your computer’s name and network address on Mac (External Link)

Environment

  • Windows
  • MacOS
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