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Setting the Mac hostname or computer name from the terminal

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Nov 02 2014

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Summary

This article provides instructions on setting the hostname of a Mac OS X workstation from the terminal.

This can be useful when configuring your workstation remotely through ssh, or when you need to change the fully qualified hostname of the workstation (which can’t be done from the UI).

Note: The following procedureĀ is for informational purposes only andĀ is not an Autodesk certified or supported workflow. Should issues arise with this procedure, they will not be addressed by Autodesk Customer Support.

Procedure

Perform the following tasks to change the workstation hostname using the scutil command.

  1. Open a terminal.
  2. Type the following command to change the primary hostname of your Mac:
    This is your fully qualified hostname, for example myMac.domain.com
    sudo scutil –set HostName <new host name>
  3. Type the following command to change the Bonjour hostname of your Mac:
    This is the name usable on the local network, for example myMac.local.
    sudo scutil –set LocalHostName <new host name>
  4. Optional: If you also want to change the computer name, type the following command:
    This is the user-friendly computer name you see in Finder, for example myMac.
    sudo scutil –set ComputerName <new name>
  5. Flush the DNS cache by typing:
    dscacheutil -flushcache
  6. Restart your Mac.

Additional Resources

Type scutil –help for the complete list of parameters.

 

Setting the Mac hostname or computer name from the terminalProducts and versions coveredBy:SupportNov 02 2014SHAREADD TO COLLECTIONSolution:SummaryThis article provides instructions on setting the hostname of a Mac OS X workstation from the terminal.This can be useful when configuring your workstation remotely through ssh, or when you need to change the fully qualified hostname of the workstation (which can’t be done from the UI).Note: The following procedure is for informational purposes only and is not an Autodesk certified or supported workflow. Should issues arise with this procedure, they will not be addressed by Autodesk Customer Support.ProcedurePerform the following tasks to change the workstation hostname using the scutil command. Open a terminal. Type the following command to change the primary hostname of your Mac: This is your fully qualified hostname, for example myMac.domain.com sudo scutil –set HostName Type the following command to change the Bonjour hostname of your Mac: This is the name usable on the local network, for example myMac.local. sudo scutil –set LocalHostName Optional: If you also want to change the computer name, type the following command: This is the user-friendly computer name you see in Finder, for example myMac. sudo scutil –set ComputerName Flush the DNS cache by typing: dscacheutil -flushcache Restart your Mac.Additional ResourcesType scutil –help for the complete list of parameters.

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