{"id":59684,"date":"2022-02-25T01:15:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-25T06:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jumpcloud.com\/?p=59684"},"modified":"2024-10-15T09:52:59","modified_gmt":"2024-10-15T13:52:59","slug":"how-to-rename-computer-name-hostname-local-hostname-macos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jumpcloud.com\/blog\/how-to-rename-computer-name-hostname-local-hostname-macos","title":{"rendered":"How to Rename Computer Name, Hostname, and Bonjour Hostname on macOS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>This article continues our series on the common commands every Mac admin must know. The first article in the series explored <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/jumpcloud.com\/blog\/how-to-enable-ssh-mac\"><em>how to enable SSH to access a remote Mac\u2019s Shell securely<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a class=\"wp-block-cgb-button button\" href=\"#tutorial\">Jump to Tutorial<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you work for a small, mid-size, or large enterprise, knowing how to change a Mac\u2019s name is important. You likely manage more than one computer, and discretely naming each device will allow you to identify and distinguish between them. Unique names \u2014 customized to your preferred naming conventions \u2014 make collaborative work easier, such as sending and sharing files between different computers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we will explore how to rename computer name, hostname, and local hostname on macOS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"image is-16by9\">\n<iframe class=\"has-ratio\" width=\"300\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iZBp8p4nZ0Q?rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is Computer Name, Hostname, and Bonjour Hostname?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As the name implies, a computer name is a user-friendly label used to identify your computer. Similarly, a hostname is an identifier assigned to a computer in a computer network. It is used to identify the device in various network communications, and can be used when connecting to it via SSH (Secure Socket Shell) for remote login.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your Mac\u2019s bonjour name is also known as its local hostname. It allows the computers on your local network to access and connect with your computer. You can see your Mac\u2019s local hostname beneath the computer name by navigating through <strong>System Preferences &gt; Sharing<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, in Figure 1, the computer name is JumpCloud Platform and the local hostname is jumpcloud-platform.local.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"419\" src=\"https:\/\/jumpcloud.com\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/mac-naming-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59685\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jumpcloud.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/mac-naming-1.png 512w, https:\/\/jumpcloud.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/mac-naming-1-300x246.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Figure 1<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tutorial\">How to Rename Computer Name, Hostname, and Bonjour Name via the Terminal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can customize how your MacBook appears with the use of the scutil command via the terminal. In this section, we will explore how to use the scutil command to change a Mac\u2019s computer name, hostname, and bonjour (local host) name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step1\">Changing the Computer Name<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Launch the terminal app on your MacBook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>You can do this by searching \u201cterminal\u201d in the Spotlight search option of your computer or by navigating through <strong>Applications &gt; Utilities &gt; Terminal<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To rename the computer name, enter and execute the following scutil command:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><code>sudo scutil \u2013\u2013set ComputerName YourComputerName<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, to rename our computer name from JumpCloud to JumpCloud1, we only need to execute the following command via the terminal (refer to Figure 2):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><code>sudo scutil \u2013\u2013set ComputerName JumpCloud1<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may be required to provide your password when you run the command; therefore, input the password accordingly. Note that we added sudo to the command to elevate admin privileges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"103\" src=\"https:\/\/jumpcloud.com\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/mac-naming-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59686\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jumpcloud.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/mac-naming-2.png 512w, https:\/\/jumpcloud.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/mac-naming-2-300x60.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Figure 2<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step2\">Confirm the Change to the Computer Name<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>After renaming the computer, the terminal will not display any message or notification to confirm the success of the change. However, you can use the <code>&#8211;get<\/code> flag to check your work. All you need to do is to run and execute the text below. As seen in Figure 3, the computer name is now JumpCloud1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><code>sudo scutil \u2013\u2013get ComputerName<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"117\" src=\"https:\/\/jumpcloud.com\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/mac-naming-3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jumpcloud.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/mac-naming-3.png 512w, https:\/\/jumpcloud.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/mac-naming-3-300x69.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Figure 3<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step3\">Changing the Hostname<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To rename the hostname, we will follow a procedure similar to what we did when renaming the computer name. Open the terminal and run the following scutil command:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><code>sudo scutil \u2013\u2013set HostName YourHostName<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, we would like to rename our hostname from jumpcloud to jumpclouddirectory.example.com by running the command below (Figure 4):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><code>sudo scutil \u2013\u2013set HostName jumpclouddirectory.example.com<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To confirm the change, we need to run the following command:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><code>sudo scutil \u2013\u2013get HostName<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As seen in Figure 4, the new hostname is jumpclouddirectory.example.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"109\" src=\"https:\/\/jumpcloud.com\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/mac-naming-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59688\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jumpcloud.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/mac-naming-4.png 512w, https:\/\/jumpcloud.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/mac-naming-4-300x64.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Figure 4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step4\">Changing the Local Hostname<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Changing your Mac\u2019s bonjour name (also known as the local hostname) follows the same procedure as the two previous tasks. All you need to do is to run the scutil command below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><code>sudo scutil \u2013\u2013set LocalHostName YourLocalHostName<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, we can change our computer\u2019s local hostname from jumpcloud-platform.local to jumpcloud-seamless.local (Figure 5).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><code>sudo scutil \u2013\u2013set LocalHostName jumpcloud-seamless<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like the previous tasks, you will not get any notification or message after renaming the bonjour name. However, you can confirm the success of the task by running the following command:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><code>sudo scutil \u2013\u2013get LocalHostName<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As seen in Figure 5, the local hostname is now jumpcloud-seamless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"183\" src=\"https:\/\/jumpcloud.com\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/mac-naming-5.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59689\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jumpcloud.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/mac-naming-5.png 512w, https:\/\/jumpcloud.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/mac-naming-5-300x107.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Figure 5<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step5\">Taking the Alternative GUI Route<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to renaming your computer name and local hostname via the terminal, you can also navigate through <strong>System Preferences &gt; Sharing<\/strong> to make the changes. Once in the Sharing pane, simply type your preferred computer name in the field provided as shown in Figure 6. Then, click <strong>Edit<\/strong> to change the local hostname. A pop-up will appear where you can insert your preferred local hostname. Afterwards, click on <strong>OK<\/strong> (Figure 7).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"393\" src=\"https:\/\/jumpcloud.com\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/mac-naming-6.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59690\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jumpcloud.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/mac-naming-6.png 512w, https:\/\/jumpcloud.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/mac-naming-6-300x230.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Figure 6<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"217\" src=\"https:\/\/jumpcloud.com\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/mac-naming-7.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59691\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jumpcloud.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/mac-naming-7.png 512w, https:\/\/jumpcloud.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/mac-naming-7-300x127.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Figure 7<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Moving Forward&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You now understand how to use the scutil command to rename your macOS computer name, hostname, and local hostname. As a Mac admin, this understanding will help you work smarter as you manage multiple macOS systems.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also want to consider leveraging a <a href=\"https:\/\/jumpcloud.com\/platform\/cloud-directory\">cloud directory platform like JumpCloud<\/a> to easily manage all of your macOS, Windows, and Linux devices. From a single cloud-based admin console, you can manage access, user privileges, and security settings across your entire fleet. You can even set up the name change commands in the Commands section of the JumpCloud console and then assign the commands to device groups as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Test out the full functionality of our platform in your own environment by <a href=\"https:\/\/console.jumpcloud.com\/signup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">signing up for a free trial of JumpCloud today<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In part 2 of our series on useful commands for macOS admins, learn how to change the computer name, hostname &amp; Bonjour name via the terminal.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":131,"featured_media":59685,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_oasis_is_in_workflow":0,"_oasis_original":0,"_oasis_task_priority":"","inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[23],"tags":[],"collection":[2778],"platform":[],"funnel_stage":[3017],"coauthors":[2568],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v22.9 (Yoast SEO v22.9) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How to Rename Computer Name, Hostname &amp; 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