Finding Your Computer Name
- Colin McNeil
- A.J. Newman
- Ashley Mattingly
Every computer has a unique name, typically called a serial number or a service tag. Providing this information to IT support can help expedite work and identify previous service done on a machine. ITS uses computer names for inventory, management, and other purposes.
On ITS-managed computers, the computer name matches the service tag/serial number. If your computer is serviced by a different IT department, their device naming scheme may be different.
Windows
From the desktop
Right click on the Start menu and open Settings.
Select System.
Scroll down to About.
The computer name or service tag will be identified under Device name.
From login screen
From a login screen type
.\in the username field. The computer name will be displayed beneath the text box. For ITS-supported Dell computers, the service tag is the same as the computer name.
From the outside of the device
On desktops, the tag is on top of the machine. On laptops, it is located on the back of the device.
macOS
You can find the name or serial number of your Mac on the informational page for your computer or by looking at the back of the device.
Serial numbers are 10-13 characters, depending on the model year of the device.
From the desktop
Click on the Apple logo in the top left corner.
Select About This Mac. Note the serial number listed.
From the outside of the device
On the back of the machine, locate the label containing the serial number. For iMac all-in-one desktops, you can find this underneath the stand.
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