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Article State

Validated

Issue

I need to find my computer name, how do I do that?

Environment

Mac
Windows 10 & 11

Resolution

Finding computer Name:

Windows 10 & 11
1. Click on the Windows button in the bottom left
2. Type "About"
3. Click on "About your PC"
4. Locate the "Full device name"
Mac

For macOS Ventura (13) and Sonoma (14)

In the upper left-hand corner of your screen, select the "Apple" icon menu.

Select "System Settings" from the dropdown menu.

Apple System Settings dropdown menu

In the left-hand navigation panel Select "General".
To the right of the navigation panel, in the center section click "About".
Your computer name is displayed under "Name".

Apple System Settings General Settings menu

For macOS Monterey (12) and older

In the upper left-hand corner of your screen, select the "Apple" icon menu.

Apple Menu Icon

Select "System Preferences..." from the dropdown menu.

Apple System Prefrences dropdown menu

Select the "Sharing" icon.

Apple System Prefrences full menu

Your computer name is at the top of the page, next to "Computer Name".

Apple Sharing Settings and Computer Name

Revised by Lana K (lak5581)

Last modified 7 months ago