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Rename a Windows 10 or Windows 11 computer safely. Open Settings > System > About, select Rename this PC, enter the new name, and restart.

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# How to Change a Windows PC Name




## How do I change a Windows PC Name?




Open Settings \> System \> About, select Rename this PC, enter the new name, and restart.




Rename a Windows 10 or Windows 11 computer safely.




Updated 
September 2, 2026
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 6 min
Applies to: Windows, Windows 10, Windows 11


 


Follow the steps in order and stop if the screen or target does not match what is described. Use administrator access only when the task requires it.




**Before you begin**


Save open work. Confirm that you are working on the intended computer and that you are authorized to make the change.




## Check dependencies




If the PC belongs to a workplace domain or is managed by an organization, ask the administrator before renaming it.




## Open About




Press Windows + I, select System, then About.




## Start the rename




Select Rename this PC, enter a short unique name without unsupported punctuation, and select Next.




## Restart




Save open work and restart when prompted.




## Verify the name




After signing back in, run hostname or revisit System \> About.




Command

```
hostname
```




**Verify the result**


Repeat the relevant check and confirm the intended result before considering the task complete.


 


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