{"id":101135,"date":"2023-11-16T09:59:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-16T14:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jumpcloud.com\/?post_type=support&p=101135"},"modified":"2025-03-17T15:55:16","modified_gmt":"2025-03-17T19:55:16","slug":"change-hostname-for-macos-devices","status":"publish","type":"support","link":"https:\/\/jumpcloud.com\/support\/change-hostname-for-macos-devices","title":{"rendered":"Change Hostname for macOS Devices"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
A hostname is a unique identifier assigned to a device or server on a network that is used for network communication and identification purposes, specifically for Domain Name System (DNS). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
When you install the 探花大神 agent on a device, it’s assigned an admin-friendly name called a Device Name (or Display Name). The display name can be customized in 探花大神, but those changes aren’t reflected on the local hostname.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This article shows you how to change the hostname of a macOS device as well as how to update the Device Name in 探花大神 to reflect the new hostname.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can update the hostname either manually on the device or via 探花大神 Commands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Before renaming a macOS device, remember that there are three different references for Hostnames along with their nuances. You can either update the device name manually or use 探花大神 Commands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n