Find Computer Name for macOS
In macOS operating system two ways for searching name of computer are provided below:
1. Using System Preferences
- Go to Apple menu > System Preferences > Sharing.
- Computer name will be displayed at the top of the Sharing pane.
2. Using Terminal
As terminal is found in every operating system but is called in different name like one other name is command prompt for the same. The command for macOS devise name in terminal is hostname and the steps to find device name using terminal are as follows:
- Open Terminal (found in Applications > Utilities).
- Type “hostname” and press Enter.
- The command will reveal your computer name.
This is similar to Windows Command prompt.
How to Find Computer Name?
Computer Name as the term itself suggests is the name by which we can identify a particular computer in the presence of other devices and not get confused. It is given to a computer for a very similar reason as a name is given to a person or pet. So that when contacted or given instruction by its name it can respond to it. In this article, we will be learning what is the computer name and its needs, and how we can find our computer name.