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# Hostname - macOS

Set HostName, LocalHostName, and Computer Name on macOS via Terminal

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Replace **--set** with **--get** in any command to show current system setting.
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## Set HostName 

Fully Qualified HostName

```
sudo scutil --set HostName <new host name>
```

## Set LocalHostName&#x20;

Bonjour HostName, usable on Local Network

```
sudo scutil --set LocalHostName <new host name>
```

## Change Computer Name

This is the user-friendly computer name you see in Finder.

```
sudo scutil --set ComputerName <new name>
```