What is HOSTNAME Windows command?
The Windows hostname command allows users to display or alter the name of the computer. It is a useful tool for identifying and managing network connections.
HOSTNAME Syntax:
Section titled “HOSTNAME Syntax:”hostname [options] [parameter]HOSTNAME Options:
Section titled “HOSTNAME Options:”| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| /? | Displays help for the hostname command. |
Parameters:
Section titled “Parameters:”| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| NewHostName | Specifies the new host name for the computer. |
HOSTNAME Command Usage Examples:
Section titled “HOSTNAME Command Usage Examples:”Display Hostname
Section titled “Display Hostname”hostnameDisplays the hostname of the computer.
Set Hostname
Section titled “Set Hostname”hostname NewHostNameSets the hostname of the computer to “NewHostName”.
Display IP Address of Hostname
Section titled “Display IP Address of Hostname”hostname -iDisplays the IP address associated with the hostname of the computer.
Display DNS Domain Name
Section titled “Display DNS Domain Name”hostname -dDisplays the DNS domain name part of the FQDN (Fully Qualified Domain Name) of the computer.
Reset Hostname to Default
Section titled “Reset Hostname to Default”hostnameResets the hostname of the computer to the default hostname.
How to use HOSTNAME?:
Section titled “How to use HOSTNAME?:”How do I use hostname in Windows?
Section titled “How do I use hostname in Windows?”To use the hostname command in CMD, execute the following command:
hostnameWhat is the purpose of the hostname command in Windows?
Section titled “What is the purpose of the hostname command in Windows?”The hostname command in Windows is used to display the name of the current computer within a network.
hostnameHow can I set a new hostname using CMD in Windows?
Section titled “How can I set a new hostname using CMD in Windows?”To set a new hostname in Windows CMD, you can use the following command:
hostname NewHostNameIs there a way to display the fully qualified domain name (FQDN) of the computer using the hostname command?
Section titled “Is there a way to display the fully qualified domain name (FQDN) of the computer using the hostname command?”Yes, you can display the FQDN of the computer by running the following command:
hostname /fCan I find the IP address associated with the hostname using CMD in Windows?
Section titled “Can I find the IP address associated with the hostname using CMD in Windows?”Yes, you can find the IP address associated with the hostname by using the following command:
hostname -iHow do I show all the available options and syntax for the hostname command in CMD?
Section titled “How do I show all the available options and syntax for the hostname command in CMD?”To display all available options and syntax for the hostname command, you can use the following command:
hostname /?Is it possible to clear the hostname of the computer using the CMD command?
Section titled “Is it possible to clear the hostname of the computer using the CMD command?”Yes, you can clear the hostname of the computer by using the following command:
hostname ""How do I display the NetBIOS name of the computer in Windows using the hostname command?
Section titled “How do I display the NetBIOS name of the computer in Windows using the hostname command?”To display the NetBIOS name of the computer, you can use the following command:
hostname /nApplications of the HOSTNAME Command
Section titled “Applications of the HOSTNAME Command”- Display the current host name of the computer
- Change the host name of the computer