How to Change Your Mac's Name for AirDrop and Network Sharing

Step by step

1. 15 sec

   Open System Settings

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

2. 20 sec

   Access General settings

   In the sidebar of the System Settings window, click the General tab. This contains your device identification and system information.

3. 15 sec

   Open the About menu

   Locate and click the About button at the top of the General pane. This section displays your hardware details and the current computer name.

4. 45 sec

   Edit your computer name

   Click the text field next to Name. Delete the existing entry and type your desired name for the Mac, ensuring it is recognizable for AirDrop recipients.

   Note: Use a clear, unique name without special characters for the best compatibility.
5. 10 sec

   Confirm the changes

   Press the Enter key or click outside the text field to save the new name. The update takes effect immediately for all network services.

   Note: Return
6. 30 sec

   Check AirDrop visibility

   Open a Finder window and select AirDrop from the sidebar. Verify that your Mac appears to other devices with the newly assigned name.

   Note: If the change does not appear immediately, restart your Mac.