How to find your computer name on Windows or macOS

How to find your computer's name in Windows 10 or Windows 11

On Windows computers, you'll need to open the "About" menu to find — and change — your computer's name.

1. On your Windows PC keyboard, press the Windows key + I to open the Settings app.

2. Click the System option in the top-left part of the Settings page.

3. Scroll down to the bottom of the System menu and select About.

Your computer's name will be listed next to Device Name. You'll also be able to find your PC's serial number and model name on this page.

This page lists all of your PC's basic identifying information. Microsoft; William Antonelli/Insider

If you want to give your computer a new name, click the Rename this PC option.

You'll find your Mac's name in the "Sharing" menu. You can change it from this menu too.

1. Click the Apple icon in the top-left corner of your Mac's screen, and then click System Preferences.

2. Near the bottom of the System Preferences menu, click Sharing. Its icon looks like a blue folder.

You'll find your Mac's name in the Computer Name text field at the top. You can click inside this field to edit the name however you want.