The PC name (host name) is an identifier used as the name of a computer or server. We recommend a maximum length of 63 bytes for the PC name and a maximum of 15 characters.
Immediately after OS installation, it is automatically composed of “WIN-” + “random alphanumericals”. The default value of the host name does not affect the operation, but in many companies, the host name is changed in order to manage the user’s personal computer in an easy-to-understand manner. This time, I will explain how to change the computer name of Windows Server 2016 and how to check it using the command prompt (cmd) as a supplement.
Windows Server 2016: PC name (host name) change
Step 1:
Right-click on the Windows mark at the bottom left of your desktop –> select System.
Step 2:
Select Change settings.
Step 3:
Computer Name tab -> Select Change.
Step 4:
Enter the computer name you want to change-> select OK.
Step 5:
Select OK.
Step 6:
Select “Close”.
Step 7:
Select “Restart Now”.
After rebooting, confirm that the computer name has changed.
Windows Server 2016: How to find out the PC name using the command prompt (cmd)
Step 1:
Right-click on the Windows mark at the bottom left of your desktop –> select Command Prompt.
Step 2:
You can check the host / PC name with the “hostname” command from the command prompt.
