How To Get The Name of Your Computer

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Here’s how to get your computer name. If you don’t know which version of Windows you are using see How to Tell Which Version of Windows You Are Running.

Windows 11:

  • Right click on the Start button
  • Click System
  • Under Device Name you can find your computer name

Windows 10:

  • Right click on the Start button
  • Click System
  • Under Device Name you can find your computer name

Windows 8.1:

  • Right click on the Start button
  • Click System
  • Under Computer name, domain, and workgroup settings, you can find your computer name

Windows 8:

  • Hover the mouse at the top right
  • Click the settings cog > PC info.
  • Under Computer name, domain, and workgroup settings, you can find your computer name

Windows 7:

  • Open System by clicking the Start button.
  • Right-click on Computer, and then clicking Properties
  • Under Computer name, domain, and workgroup settings, you can find your computer name

Windows Vista:

  • Open System by clicking the Start button.
  • Click on Control Panel > System and Maintenance, and then clicking System.
  • Your Computer Name is listed under Full Computer Name.

Windows XP:

  • Right-Click My Computer and Select Properties
  • Click the Computer Name tab.
  • Your Computer Name is listed under Full Computer Name.

MacOS 13 (Ventura) and MacOS 14 (Sonoma):

  • Click the Apple menu and then System Settings.
  • Click General in the sidebar.
  • Click About on the right. (You may need to scroll down.)

>MacOS 12 (Monterey) and older:

  • Click the Apple menu and then System Settings.
  • Click on the Sharing pane.
  • Your Computer Name is listed at the top of the pane.

iOS:

  • Launch your Settings app
  • Press General and then press About.
  • Your iOS device name will be at the top left of the screen.