How Do I Rename a Windows Server 2016?

How do I rename a Windows server?

Change Hostname using GUI

1. Log in to the server via RDP.
2. Navigate to the “This PC” screen and click “System properties”.
3. Click “Change settings” next to the current computer name.
4. Click the “Change” button.
5. Enter a new computer name and confirm by clicking “OK”.
6. Restart the server.

How do I find my hostname in Windows Server 2016?

Using the command prompt

1. From the Start menu, select All Programs or Programs, then Accessories, and then Command Prompt.
2. In the window that opens, at the prompt, enter hostname . The result on the next line of the command prompt window will display the hostname of the machine without the domain.