How to find your computer name on Windows 11

How to find your computer name on Windows 11

To find your computer name on Windows 11, open Settings, go to System, and select About to find the "Device name" under Device specifications. 


Alternatively, right-click the Start button, select Settings, and navigate to System > About. 


For a quick command-line method, open the Run dialog (Windows key + R), type cmd, and press Enter to open Command Prompt, then type hostname and press Enter. 


Here are detailed steps for the most common methods:


Using the Settings App 

  1. Click the Start button (Windows icon) on the taskbar.
  2. Select Settings (or press Windows key + I).
  3. In the Settings window, select System from the left-hand menu.
  4. Scroll down and click on About.
  5. Your computer's name will be displayed as the Device name under the "Device specifications" section.


Using Command Prompt 

  1. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
  2. Type cmd in the box and press Enter to open the Command Prompt.
  3. In the Command Prompt window, type hostname.
  4. Press Enter, and your computer's name will be displayed on the next line.

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