How to change the hostname on Windows Server 2012

Learn how to change your hostname on Windows Server 2012

In this tutorial, you will learn how to change your hostname on Windows Server 2012. 

Prerequisites

• VPS or Dedicated Server with Windows Server 2012 installed.
• You have to be logged in as an administrator.

Step 1: Log in to Windows Server 2012 with RDP

Connect to your server with the login credentials that you can find in your client area.

Step 2: Changing the hostname

In the down left corner click on the Windows logo.

Navigate to This PC and click on it with your right mouse button. Then click Properties.

Now go to Computer name and click on Change settings.

Click on Change that you can find next to To rename this computer or change its domain or workgroup, click Change.

Now type in the name you want to change it to. When you are finished click OK.

To apply the changes you have to restart your computer. Click OK and restart your computer.

Conclusion

Congratulations, you hav now learned how to change the hostname on Windows Server 2012.