computer name

[/kəmˈpjuːtər neɪm/]
nounpl: computer names
nome do computador
1. A unique identifier assigned to a computer on a network, used to distinguish it from other devices
You need to change the computer name in the system settings.
Você precisa alterar o nome do computador nas configurações do sistema.
2. The hostname or device name that appears on a local network or domain
The computer name was set to 'LAPTOP-ABC123' by default.
O nome do computador foi definido como 'LAPTOP-ABC123' por padrão.
3. A label used to identify a specific machine in network communications and file sharing
Share files by connecting to the computer name on the network.
Compartilhe arquivos conectando-se ao nome do computador na rede.
In Brazil and Portugal, 'nome do computador' is the standard term found in Windows system settings (Configurações > Sistema > Sobre). In corporate IT environments across Portuguese-speaking countries, 'nome da máquina' is often preferred. The term is essential for network administration and troubleshooting in both regions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
hostnamedevice namemachine namecomputer identifier

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
nome do computador
Standard term used in Windows and most Brazilian technical documentation
General Brazilian
nome da máquina
Alternative colloquial term commonly used in IT environments
Portugal
nome do computador
Same as Brazilian Portuguese, standard in European Portuguese
Portugal
nome do anfitrião
More formal term for hostname in European Portuguese

Related Words

network namedomain nameIP addressdevice identifiersystem nameworkstation name

Related Idioms & Phrases

give a computer a name
rename your computer
what's your computer name
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