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   How do I Change My Computer name on my Mac?

   • Your computer’s name and local hostname are used to identify your computer on your local network. You can view and change your computer’s name in the About settings window. On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Settings, then click General in the sidebar. (You may need to scroll down.) Click About.

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   How do I Change my Computer name?

   • To change the computer name: Click the Apple icon on the top left of the screen. Select System Preferences. Click on Sharing. You’ll see your computer name at the top. You can click the computer name directly and edit it by typing in a new name. That will change the computer name and hostname.

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   Why do I need to change the name of my Mac?

   • You might want to change the name of your Mac, either because you have a new user or you just want a new name. Your computer’s name and local hostname also allow your computer to be identified on the local network. You also use it for other purposes, like transferring files through AirDrop. Read on to learn how to change your computer’s name.

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   How do I Change my Computer name & hostname?

   • Click the Apple icon on the top left of the screen. Select System Preferences. Click on Sharing. You’ll see your computer name at the top. You can click the computer name directly and edit it by typing in a new name. That will change the computer name and hostname. If you just wish to change just the hostname, click the edit button.

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   How do I rename a Mac account?

   • Update the user name in the “Home directory” field. Change that name to match the new name of the home folder, but don't remove /Users/. For example, if “User name” is johnappleseed, then “Home directory” should be /Users/johnappleseed. Click OK, then restart your Mac and log in to the renamed account.

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   How do I change a hostname on a Mac?

   • On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Settings, click General in the sidebar, then click Sharing. (You may need to scroll down.) Click Edit in the “Local hostname” section at the bottom of the window, then enter a new local hostname. If needed, turn on the “Use dynamic global hostname” option. See Use a dynamic global hostname. Click OK.

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   You can view and change your computer’s name in the About settings window. On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Settings, then click General in the sidebar. (You may need to scroll down.) Click About. Open About settings for me. Select the current computer name, then type a new name.

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   Jun 12, 2024 · You will be able to use either the user name or the full name when logging in or making changes that require your account name and password. Update the user name in the “Home directory” field. Change that name to match the new name of the home folder, but don't remove /Users/ .

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   Jun 8, 2020 · Launch System Preferences from your Mac's Dock, from the Applications folder, or from the Apple menu bar ( -> System Preferences...). Select Sharing in the preferences pane. Click on the...

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   Dec 5, 2022 · How to Change Mac Computer Name in MacOS Sonoma & Ventura. Renaming a Mac is simple enough in macOS Sonoma or Ventura, but it is not obvious, here’s how it works: Go to the Apple menu and choose “System Settings”. Choose the “General” system settings from the side menu. Click on “About”.

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   • Changing the Name of your Mac: Click the ('Apple1' icon) menu. It’s at the top-left corner of the screen. Click "System Preferences…". It’s near the top of the menu.
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   Dec 16, 2022 · To change the computer name: Click the Apple icon on the top left of the screen. Select System Preferences. Click on Sharing. You’ll see your computer name at the top. You can click the computer name directly and edit it by typing in a new name. That will change the computer name and hostname.