How to Find Computer Name on Windows 11

Knowing your computer's name on Windows 11 is essential when connecting to networks, sharing files, or accessing your PC remotely. There are several methods to find your computer name, and here's how you can do it.

Method 1: Using the Settings app

One of the simplest ways to find your computer name is through the Settings app.

Step 1: Open the Start Menu and click on the Settings icon under the pinned apps. Alternatively, press Windows+I on your keyboard to launch the Settings app.

Step 2: In the Settings window, you will see your computer name displayed on the right side under your profile picture.

If you want to rename your PC, click on the Rename button next to your computer name. A new window will pop up.

Enter your desired computer name in the text field and click Next to proceed.

To apply the new name, you'll need to restart your computer. Choose Restart now to reboot immediately or Restart later to postpone.

Method 2: From the System Properties

You can also find your computer name through the System Properties window for more advanced system details.

Step 1: Open the Start Menu and select Settings or press Windows+I to open the Settings app.

Step 2: In the Settings window, ensure you're on the System tab on the left sidebar.

Step 3: Scroll down on the right side and click on About at the bottom of the list.

Step 4: Under the Related links section, click on System protection to open the System Properties window.

Alternatively, press Windows+R, type sysdm.cpl, and press Enter to open System Properties directly.

sysdm.cpl

Step 5: In the System Properties window, click on the Computer Name tab to view your computer's name and workgroup settings.

If you'd like to change your computer name, click on the Change button. A new window will appear where you can type a new name.

Enter the new computer name and click OK. You'll need to restart your PC for the changes to take effect.

Method 3: Using a run command

For a quick method, you can use a run command to find your computer name.

Step 1: Press Windows+R to open the Run dialog box.

Step 2: Type cmd /k hostname and press Enter. This command opens Command Prompt and displays your computer name.

cmd /k hostname

Your computer name will be shown in the Command Prompt window that appears.

Method 4: Using Windows Terminal

If you're comfortable with command-line tools, Windows Terminal offers a way to find your computer name.

Step 1: Open the Start Menu and search for Windows Terminal. Right-click on it and select Run as administrator.

If prompted by User Account Control, click Yes to grant permissions.

Step 2: In the Windows Terminal, type hostname and press Enter. Your computer name will be displayed.

hostname

The name of your computer will appear below the command you entered.

Method 5: Using Command Prompt

You can also use Command Prompt to find your computer name and view detailed network configurations.

Step 1: Open the Start Menu, type Command Prompt, and click on it to open.

Step 2: In the Command Prompt window, type ipconfig /all and press Enter.

ipconfig /all

Under the Windows IP Configuration section, you'll find the Host Name, which is your computer's name. Additionally, you can view your IP configuration details.