How to locate the device name of a machine
This guide explains how to locate the device name of a machine, needed when purchasing Adobe CC device licenses from ISD IT Purchasing
This guide is aimed at...
- IT Administrators
- Staff
Instructions
How to locate the device name on windows
1. Open System Properties by one of the following ways:
- Windows Logo key + Break key
- Right click My Computer/This PC > Properties
- Control panel > System and Security> System

Fig 1 - Right click My Computer
2. Under Computer name, domain and workgroup settings, the Full computer name is the device name

Fig 2 - Full Computer Name Windows
How to locate the device name on mac
3. Open System Preferences by one of the following ways:
- Finder > Applications > System Preferences

Fig 3 - Finder Window
4. Double click Sharing

Fig 4 - System Preferences
5. The device name is stated after, Computers on your local network can access your computer at:

Fig 5 - Full Computer Name Mac
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- Downloading software
- Installing software you have downloaded
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