How to Find Your Computer's Name in Windows

This article explains three ways to find your computer's name in Windows 10.

Use Settings to Find a Computer Name in Windows 10

Depending upon your version of Windows 10, your computer name will display a little differently. If this approach doesn't work, use the Command Prompt approach below.

1. Locate the Windows Search box on the Windows Taskbar.

   

2. In the Search box, type About and press Enter.

3. The About windows displays a variety of specifications about your computer. Device name is your computer name.

   

Use the Command Prompt Hostname to Find a Computer Name

A command prompt is a Windows program that emulates many of the command line abilities available in MS-DOS. It's a quick and easy way to find things or accomplish tasks on your computer, but it doesn't use any graphics, so it looks different from a standard Windows user interface.

To use a command prompt to find your device name, follow these steps.

1. On your keyboard, press the Windows button. While holding it down, press R.

2. In the Open box, type cmd and then click OK.

   

3. In the window that appears, type Hostname next to the C:\Users. Your computer might also show a name next to 'Users' like this image shows.

   

4. Press Enter. The system will return the name of your computer immediately following the request.

   

Use the Command Prompt ipconfig to Find a Computer Name

You can enter a separate command prompt called ipconfig to find your computer name, too. Follow these steps to use this command.

1. On your keyboard, press the Windows button. While holding it down, press R.

2. In the Open box, type Command Prompt. Alternatively, you can just type CMD.

3. Click OK.

4. In the window that appears, type ipconfig /all next to C:\Users.

5. Press Enter.

6. The computer name will be shown on the Host Name line.