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
• How to locate the device name on mac
• How to locate the device name on a Mac running Ventura

How to locate the device name on windows

1. Open Settings. You can do this by opening a File Explorer wndow and right click This PC > Properties

Fig 1 - Right click This PC

2. The computer name can be seen within the About Window under Device specifications as shown below:

Fig 2 - Full Computer Name Windows

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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

How to locate the device name on mac running Ventura

6. Open System Settings by one of the following ways:

• Finder > Applications > System Settings

Fig 5 - Finder Window in Ventura

7. Click General > Sharing

Fig 6 - Ventura sharing menu

8. Scroll down to bottom and the device name is shown next to Local Hostname

Fig 7 - Ventura Local Hostname

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Related guides & other info

• Searching for details of software package or application
• Downloading software
• Installing software you have downloaded

Help & Support

For further help and assistance you will need to contact the IT Services.