How to Rename Your Mac Before Syncing

Step by step

1. 30 sec

   Open System Settings

   Click the Apple menu in the top-left corner of your screen. Select System Settings from the dropdown menu to open the configuration panel.

2. 30 sec

   Access General settings

   Locate the sidebar on the left side of the System Settings window. Click on the General tab to display the primary system information options.

3. 30 sec

   Open About settings

   Select About from the list of options on the right. This menu contains your computer's identification details, including the Name field.

4. 1 min

   Edit the computer name

   Click directly on the existing text in the Name field. Enter your desired computer name, ensuring it is unique to avoid conflicts with other devices on your local network.

   Note: Use a descriptive name such as 'John's MacBook Pro' to easily identify the device in Find My.
5. 30 sec

   Confirm the local network name

   Click the Edit button located next to the Local Hostname field. Ensure the network name matches your new system name and press OK to finalize.

   Note: The local hostname is used by other devices on your network to connect to your Mac.