Find The Name Of Your Computer (Windows & Mac)

Overview

A device name (computer name or host name) is a label assigned to a device by it's operating system, or used to identify it on a shared network.  The name is used for other devices and users on the network to communicate with it when multiple devices are connected to the same network.

Detailed Instructions

Windows 11

  1. Click the Start button and open Settings.

    Windows 11 Start menu with pinned applications displayed. A red circle highlights the Settings app in the upper-right area of the pinned apps section, and a red arrow points from the Windows Start button on the taskbar to the Settings icon, illustrating how to open the Settings application. The search bar appears at the top of the Start menu, with the Recommended section displayed below the pinned apps.

  2. Select System and click on the About option. 

    Windows 11 Settings window with the System category selected. A red box highlights System in the left navigation pane, while a second red box highlights the About option at the bottom of the System page. A red arrow points from System to About, illustrating that users should select About to view device information, including the computer name.

  3. Locate your Full Device Name.

    Windows 11 Settings window showing System > About. A red box highlights the Device name field under Device specifications, indicating where to find the computer's name. The left navigation pane shows System selected, and the About page displays device specifications and Windows version information.

MacOS

  1. Click the Apple menu and select System Settings.

    macOS Apple menu opened from the menu bar. A red circle highlights the Apple menu icon, and a red arrow points to the About This Mac option, illustrating how to open the About This Mac window.

  2. Select More Info.

    macOS System Settings window showing the General section selected in the left navigation pane. A red box highlights General, and another red box highlights the Name field on the About page, indicating where to find the computer's name.

  3. Click General in the left pane and locate the Name section.

    The About This Mac window in macOS displaying basic Mac information. A red box highlights the More Info... button, indicating where to click to view additional system details, including the computer name.

 

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