How to Find & Rename Computer Name on Windows 10

Updated:

July 19, 2023

by

Meer Basit

Do you want to know how to find and rename computer name on Windows 10? You’re in the right place. In this tutorial, I will guide you step-by-step.

Computer name can be required for various purposes such as when you want to connect with a local network, when you want to access your computer from a remote desktop, or when you want to connect your computer to another computer or a smartphone via Bluetooth.

Giving a meaningful and unique name to your computer helps you and others to quickly identify your computer/laptop on a network or when you connect your computer to (1) a device (mobile, tablet, computer) via Bluetooth (2) to a remote computer.

Following topics will be covered in this post:

How to Find Your Computer Name on Windows 10
How to Rename you Computer Name on Windows 10

01. How To Find Your Computer Name On Windows 10

Follow the steps to find your computer name on Windows 10.

On Windows 10 Search Bar located at left-bottom corner type PC Name.
Click on the View your PC name and Open.

On Windows 10 Search Bar located at left-bottom corner type PC Name. Click on the View your PC name and Open.

Under the Device specifications you can find your PC name. The Device name is your PC name.

Under the Device specifications you can find your PC name. The Device name is your PC name.

02. How to Rename Your Computer Name on Windows 10

Follow the steps to rename your computer name on Windows 10.

On Windows 10 Search Bar located at left-bottom corner type PC Name.
Click on the View your PC name and Open.

Go to Related settings.
Click on the Rename this PC (advanced).

Go to Related settings. Click on the Rename this PC (advanced).

Click on the Change… button.

Enter a meaningful name of your computer in the Computer name field. Do not add space between two words and don’t use special characters.
Click on the OK button.

Enter a meaningful name of your computer in the Computer name field.

For changes to be applied, you must restart your computer.
Click on the OK button.

For changes to be applied, you must restart your computer. Click on the OK button.

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Meer Basit

Meer Basit is the founder of Meer’s World. He’s been running the show since launching the blog back in 2018. By background he is a computer scientist. Primarily, he creates content around blogging (WordPress, Blogger, Tumblr), SEO, affiliate programs, earn-online, & eCommerce. In general, he likes traveling, gardening, watching movies, is a passionate cricketer, creative writer, and a GSD lover.