Displays the host name portion of the full computer name of the computer.
Syntax
hostname
Parameters
/?
: Displays help at the command prompt.
Remarks
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For more information about specifying the full computer name, see Related Topics.
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This command is available only if the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) protocol is installed as a component in the properties of a network adapter in Network Connections
Examples
To display the name of the computer, type:
hostname
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Command-line reference A-Z
Specify your computer and workgroup names