How to change the computer's name ?

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in macOS edited January 2014
ERASED !



Oh silly me !

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  • Reply 1 of 3
    wplj42wplj42 Posts: 439member
    I was trying to find an answer for you. Good thing I looked at your thread again. The only way I know how to do it, is to restore your software, something I can almost do with my eyes closed, and then name the computer again. I was curious to know why it mattered. Oh well ... never mind, I guess.
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    mattsmatts Posts: 37member
    Go into System Preferences, then Sharing and substitute the current name with a new one.

    Done.



    (If locked, to unlock the settings, you need to have admin privilegies: click the lock in the lower left corner and enter the credentials to allow changes. Note: You're always an admin if your user account is the only one on the computer.)



    -matts
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    wplj42wplj42 Posts: 439member
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by matts View Post


    Go into System Preferences, then Sharing and substitute the current name with a new one.

    Done.



    (If locked, to unlock the settings, you need to have admin privilegies: click the lock in the lower left corner and enter the credentials to allow changes. Note: You're always an admin if your user account is the only one on the computer.)



    -matts



    Thanks! I was actually looking for a reply here, as I wanted to modify my iMac's original name.
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