This guide provides step-by-step instructions to find your PC name on both Windows and macOS systems. Use whichever method is easier for your platform.
Windows
Method 1: Find your PC name in Settings
Click the Start menu and select Settings (the gear icon).
In Settings, go to System > About.
Under Device specifications, find Device name. This is your PC name.
Method 2: Find your PC name in Command Prompt
Press Windows + R to open the Run dialog, type cmd, and press Enter.
In the Command Prompt window, type hostname and press Enter. The output is your PC name.
macOS
Method 1: Find your Mac name in System Settings
Click the Apple menu in the top-left corner and select System Settings (or System Preferences on older versions).
Go to General > About.
Your Mac's name appears at the top of the About page.
Method 2: Find your Mac name in Terminal
Open Spotlight Search (Cmd + Space), type Terminal, and press Enter.
In the Terminal window, type hostname and press Enter. The output is your Mac's name.
Tip: ProCirrus support may ask for your PC name when troubleshooting. Knowing where to find it on your platform makes those conversations faster.
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