Edit hostname on Ubuntu

Learn how to edit hostname on Ubuntu

Steps to edit hostname on Ubuntu

  1. Edit /etc/hostname

    sudo nano /etc/hostname

  2. Replace any hostname you like. Save the file.

    hello-laptop

  3. Reboot the system

    sudo reboot

  4. Check your hostname

    hostname

Written by

KarChunT

Last Updated

Fri Mar 28 2025

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Linux