What is a Hostname?
A Hostname, Domain Name, or Computer name, are all names for a piece of data that we use to identify your computer from all the other ones in our system. Typically, here at Tech, your hostname will look like the location of your computer, with a -M## or a -D## after it, like BLDG001-M01. These hostnames are typically located on stickers on the computer itself, but if your Tech computer doesn't have a sticker, here are some instructions for finding your hostname.
For Windows Computers
Before you've logged into the computer, typing .\ into the username field will cause your Hostname to appear.
Once you've logged in, you can also open the Command Prompt from your Start menu, type hostname into the black box, and press the "Enter" key. Your hostname will appear like this example. In this example, the hostname is "BLDG001-M01".
For macOS Computers (Monterey and earlier versions)
For Macs, clicking the time at the top right corner before you've logged in can sometimes allow you to cycle through various pieces of information, one of those being your hostname.
After login, you can also click the Apple menu, then System Preferences, then Sharing. Your hostname will appear at the top of your Sharing preferences
For macOS Computers (Ventura and later versions)
Once logged in, click on the Apple icon in the top left corner
From the drop-down menu, click About This Mac
Click on More Info
The Hostname of your Mac will be displayed in the Name row
