Frequently Asked Question
Locating your network host name
Last Updated 8 years ago
In order to determine the hostname of your computer, follow the instructions for your operating system below:
MacOSX, Linux (all flavours):
Windows 7/8/10:
MacOSX, Linux (all flavours):
- Open a terminal window (in the other folder in MacOSX, in the file menu on KDE etc)
- Then type "hostname" without the quotes. This will give the machine hostname.
Windows 7/8/10:
- Open a command prompt (in accessories in 7, under windows system in 8 and 10)
- Then type "hostname" without the quotes. This will give the machines hostname.