Computer and Software Support


Hostname

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Displays the host name portion of the full computer name of the computer.
 
 
Syntax
hostname
Parameters
/?
Displays help at the command prompt.
Remarks
  • For more information about how to specify the full computer name, see Related Topics.
  • This command is available only if the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) protocol is installed as a component in the properties of a network adapter in Network Connections.
Examples
To display the name of the computer, type:

hostname

Formatting legend

Format Meaning
Italic Information that the user must supply
Bold Elements that the user must type exactly as shown
Ellipsis (...) Parameter that can be repeated several times in a command line
Between brackets ([]) Optional items
Between braces ({}); choices separated by pipe (|). Example: {even|odd} Set of choices from which the user must choose only one
Courier font Code or program output