Nov 21, 2024 1 min read

Rename a Computer in Active Directory

Launch Server Manager -> Click on Local Server -> Click on Computer Name -> Then, System properties should appear -> Now, click on the Change Button...

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Launch Server Manager -> Click on Local Server.

After you click on Server Manager -> Click on the computer name.

Local Server Menu, Click on Computer Name

After you click on the computer name, system properties will appear.

System Properties
System Properties

Click on the "Change" button. An infographic will then warn us of the dangers of changing the Domain name. I will click OK.

After that, a Computer Name / Domain Change will appear.

Now, replace the computer name with the name you want. I will put "SN-DC1" and hit the enter button. We need to restart our domain to apply the changes.

"SN-DC1" is set for Domain Controller
"SN-DC1" is set for Domain Controller

Reflection of the changes.

Domain Name Changes
Domain Name Changes
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