How to Find Your Computer Name

Description

This article provides instructions for finding the name of your UCO owned desktop or laptop computer. This information is needed when attempting to connect to your computer remotely and may be necessary when requesting support services. 

Instructions

Windows Computer

  1. Right-click the Windows Start Button in the bottom-left corner, then click System
    Windows icon
     
  2. Your computer name, or hostname, is shown after “Device name” as seen below:
    screenshot of system information with computer name highlighted
     

Apple Computer

  1. Click the Apple icon in the upper left corner of the screen
    Mac apple icon
     
  2. Click System Preferences
    screenshot of dropdown menu highlighting system preferences option
     
  3. Click Sharing
    screenshot of settings highlighting the sharing app
     
  4. The computer name is displayed at the top of the window.
    screenshot of settings highligting the computer name field

 

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