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

Modified on: Tue, 6 Jun 2023 11:41 AM

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 iconSystem preferences logoin the Dock or choose the Apple menuApple logoin the upper left > System Preferences.



System Preferences icon




Step 2

Click on 'Sharing' 



Sharing folder icon in Mac preferences


If you do not see a 'Sharing' folder, follow steps 2a-3a in the 'Ventura (13.0) and above' section below.





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

If you don't see 'System' and instead many other options on a sidebar, click on the back arrow in the upper left of the window to find 'System'.





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'.



Please note, the name in the example photo (pictured left) will not be your workstation name and yours will differ.



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