Locating your computer name

If you need to contact IT Support Services or AskOtago IT about your computer, you may be asked to provide your computer name. This can usually be found on a service tag label on your device. If not, it can also can be found at the following location on your computer:

Windows 10

1. Open the Control Panel.
2. Click System and Security > System.
3. On the View basic information about your computer page, you will find the Full computer name under the section Computer name, domain, and workgroup settings.

For Windows 7 and 8, see the Microsoft Support page:

Do you need help locating your computer name?

macOS X

1. Click on the Apple menu > System Preferences > Sharing.
2. The computer name appears at the top of the window.