How to find your Workstation name on a Windows or Mac computer

macOS Guide

Big Sur (11.0) and below

Step 1

Find and open up your Mac's 'System Preferences' application.
To open System Preferences on your Mac, click the System Preferences icon System preferences logo in the Dock or choose the Apple menu Apple logo in the upper left > System Preferences.

System Preferences icon

Step 2

Click on 'Sharing'

Sharing folder icon in Mac preferences

Step 3

You'll find your Workstation name (or, computer name) in the box toward the top of the window.
Please note, the name in the example photo (pictured left) will not be your workstation name and yours will differ.

Ventura (13.0) and above

Step 2a

Click on 'General' and then select the 'About' option

Windows Guide

Step 1

Whether you're on Windows 10 or 11, these instructions are identical. However, the images might look slightly different.
Right-click the Windows logo (Start menu) in the bottom area of your computer and click on 'Settings'.

Graphical interface showing 'Settings' option after right clicking the start menu

Step 2

Click on 'System'

System button

Step 3

Find and click on 'About' on the page.

'About' option within Windows settings

Step 4

You can find your Workstation name (Device name) toward the top of the page under 'Device Specifications', and to the right of 'Device name'.