Find the Device Name on a Windows Computer

Overview

This article will guide you to find the Device Name of your Windows computer.

In this article:

What materials do I need?

  • Windows computer
    Note
    The following steps are written on Windows 11. However, if you are using Windows 10, the steps are identical, but with a slightly different user interface style.

How do I use this technology?

Method 1: On the Desktop

If you are logged into your computer:

  1. Click the Windows logo at the bottom of your screen to open the Start Menu.
    Windows 11 Taskbar with the Windows logo highlighted
     
  2. On your keyboard, type in PC name, and Windows will start searching in the Start Menu's top search bar.
  3. Click View your PC Name from the search results.
    Windows Search Results showing View your PC Name highlighted
     
  4. The Windows Settings window opens. In the middle of the window, you should see your Device name.
    Note
    The example image below has the Device Names censored for security purposes. However, Device Names can vary, for example:
    • UAA-owned computers should have a Device Name that starts with ANC- (e.g., ANC-ABC1234)
    • Personal computers not owned by UAA typically have a Device Name that can start with, but is not limited to, DESKTOP-, LAPTOP-, device manufacturer name, or a custom set by the user.
    Device Name
     

Method 2: Login Screen (for UAA-owned computers)

If you are on a UAA-owned computer on the login screen:

  1. In the User name field, type in a period, then backslash, like so: .\
  2. Below the Password box, find the line Sign in to:, and the Device Name will be displayed.
    Windows Login Page with Device Name highlighted
     

Is there any additional information I should know about?

Typically, some Device Names will contain your device manufacturer's Serial Number. For example, on UAA-owned Dell computers, after the ANC- in the Device Name, it will have Dell's 7-character long Service Tag identifier.

Need additional help or have issues

For support, requests may be submitted anytime using the appropriate form below, depending on the ownership of your device. Requests generate a Ticket which will be worked in order received and urgency by UAA Employees with the knowledge and permissions to assist with the request.

For immediate assistance, please review the Contact Us page for the appropriate support group.

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