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OIT Managed Desktop Support Service: Find Computer Name on a Mac

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Find Computer Name on a Mac


Support staff frequently need the "Computer Name" to be able to provide specific types of support.

 

 

 


For macOS 13 (Ventura) or 14 (Sonoma)

For macOS 12 (Monterey) or older 

Step 1

If you are logged in using your Unity ID on your Mac, choose Apple menu  > System Preferences.
 
 

Step 2

Then click Sharing
 
 
 
 

Step 3

The Computer Name for your Mac appears at the top of Sharing preferences.
 

Escalation


Any question on process or information within this document should be escalated to the help desk and an incident ticket assigned to OIT_DESKTOP_SUPPORT

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Title: Find Computer Name on a Mac

Service: IT Service Delivery & Support

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Assignment Group(s): OIT_DESKTOP_SUPPORT 

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