Find Computer Name For Windows

In windows there are multiple ways to know about device name, out of which some are listed below. So to know about your device name follow any of the given steps and you will be able to find the name of your device.

1. Using Command Prompt

It is one of the most direct way as command prompt is used to give instruction to computer without the need of mouse just through some specific cmd.

• First we have to search for “cmd” in the Start menu.

• Open Command Prompt.

• Type “hostname” and press Enter.

• The command will display your computer name as you can see in above screen shot.

2. Using Control Panel

• Search Control Panel in search bar.

• Go to System and Security.

• Click System option and check under Device specification .

• Name of the computer will be shown.

3. Using Settings App (Windows 10 and 11)

We can also check device name through Stetting. To know about device name through setting follow the steps:

• Open Settings by searching in search bar.

• At home or System of settings, Name of device will be present at top. You can see it in screenshot.

4. Using System Information

• Open System Information (search for “msinfo32 or System Information” in the search bar near start menu).

• In System Summary list computer name will be present as shown in below screenshot.

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.