Every computer leaves the factory with a name. This name can be a series of letters and numbers or any sequence used by the manufacturer itself. However, if at any time we want to identify our computer within a network, it will be difficult for us if we don’t know its name and there are several devices connected to the same network. In that case, we should know which is which and not always the default name of your computer gives us a clue. The best thing in these cases is that we can change the name of the computer in Windows 10 or Windows 11.
If you only have one computer or device on your network, you may never have considered how this is done or what it is done for. But if you want to change the name of the computer, we can do it from the settings or the Windows control panel.
How to change the team name
We can modify the name of the computer whether we have the latest version of the operating system or if we have Windows 10, currently the most widespread. There are several methods to do it both in one operating system and in another and it will only take a few seconds regardless of the method you choose. Logically, the recommendation is that you put a name that is easily identifiable and especially if it is a network where there are many computers connected, such as an office. Identifies by job, by worker, by table number, etc.
On Windows 10
The steps to change the computer in Windows 10 are very simple , although there are several methods to do it, but with all of us we will fulfill our mission. From the Control Panel or from the Computer Configuration we can achieve this in a few minutes.
From the Control Panel
In the case of doing it from the Control Panel, the steps that we must follow are:
- Go to the Start menu of your Windows 10 computer
- Look for the “System and security” option
- We will see several advantages or tabs: Security, Firewall, System, Energy…
- Choose “System”
- Here we will see several options
- See the amount of RAM and the speed of the processor
- allow remote access
- Start remote assistance
- Show the name of this team
- Of course, we must go to “Show the name of this team”
Once we do this, the “About” window of the Windows configuration on the computer will automatically open with a series of details such as device name, processor, RAM memory, identifier, ID. of the product, type of system or pen and touch input. In addition, we will see a button that indicates “Change the name of this team” and on which we will have to touch to modify the current one.
Just tap here and enter the name you want. Once you have it, tap on “Next” to complete the process and your computer will now be called that. You must take into account that you can only write a combination of letters, hyphens and numbers but the name cannot have spaces between the words or an error will appear. Also, for the process to complete you must reboot. You can choose to restart now or later.
From Windows Settings
The steps from the configuration section take us to the same place as if we do it from the Control Panel but with a different path from the computer configuration.
- We open the Start menu of the Windows computer
- We look for “Settings”
- The settings and configuration of the computer will open
- We choose the “System” option, the first in the icon menu
- Go to the menu on the left of the screen
- We scroll to the end
- We search “About”
Here we will have reached the same menu as in the previous case. We will be able to see the specifications of the equipment with all the details such as device name, processor, installed RAM, device identifier, ID. of the product, type of system… The first section is the name of the device and you will see the one you had or the one that appears by default. But, as in the previous case, we will see a button at the bottom that indicates “Change the name of this team” on which we can touch to add a name.
As in the previous case, we have to write a combination of letters, hyphens and numbers but the name cannot have spaces between the words. In addition, we must restart (now or later) so that the name is changed permanently.
On Windows 11
The steps from Windows 11 to change the name of the computer are practically identical to those in the previous case and we can do it from the Control Panel , for example. Although also from Settings. And with the same requirements . You must use words that include letters and numbers from A to Z that are uppercase or lowercase and that there are no spaces or any unusual characters except hyphens. As in the previous case, we must also restart when we finish changing the name if we want the change to be applied.
From Settings
In the case of wanting to do it from Settings, it does not change with respect to Windows 10.
- We touch on the keyboard shortcut WIN + I or open Settings
- We look for the System section
- We go to the options and look for “About”
- We will see the button “change name of this computer”
- A popup window will open
- Write the name you want, without spaces and with letters and numbers
- Click on “ Next ”
- It will ask you to restart now or later
You will have changed the name correctly and now you will see the computer identified like this in a network, in case you have several devices connected to it.
From System Properties
Another option is to do it from System Properties and the steps are also very fast, with the same effect as above but by pressing WIN+R.
- Tap Win+R to open the “Run” window
- In the window that will open in the corner write “sysdm.cpl”
- Tap “OK” or press enter on the keyboard
- A “System Properties” popup will open
- You will see that the first tab is “Computer name”
Here, we will read: “To change the name of this computer or change the domain or workgroup, click Change”. Next to this message, tap on the “Change…” button. Now, a new screen will open where we can write the name. Confirm with “OK” and restart the computer to apply the changes.