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How to check PC server name?

Published in Computer Basics 1 min read

You can check your PC's server name (or hostname) quickly using the command prompt. Here's how:

Steps:

  1. Open the Command Prompt:

    • Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
    • Type cmd and press Enter. This will open the command prompt window.
  2. Enter the Hostname Command:

    • In the command prompt window, type hostname and press Enter.
  3. View the Server Name:

    • The server name (or hostname) will be displayed on the next line in the command prompt.

Example:

C:\Users\YourUsername>hostname
YourPCName

C:\Users\YourUsername>

In this example, YourPCName is the server name (or hostname) of the PC.

Alternative Method: Using System Information

You can also find the PC name in the system information:

  1. Open System Information:

    • Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
    • Type msinfo32 and press Enter. This will open the System Information window.
  2. Locate the PC Name:

    • In the System Information window, look for the "System Name" entry. This will display the computer's name.

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