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# Renaming Computers

Apple Remote Desktop can set the name that a client computer uses for file sharing. You can rename multiple computers with the same name followed by a number (such as Computer1, Computer2, and so on). This is especially useful for differentiating client computers after a clean system installation.

Note: The Rename Computer feature does not change the Local Hostname or the DNS name of a client computer.

1. Select a computer list in the Remote Desktop window.
2. Select one or more computers in the selected computer list.
3. Choose Manage > Rename Computers.
4. Enter the new computer name.
5. If desired, select "Append a unique number for each computer."

   Selecting this option appends a unique number to the end of the computer name. For example, if you rename three computers "Computer," the computers will be named "Computer1," "Computer2," and "Computer3."

6. Click Rename.

For other maintenance tasks, see:

- Maintaining Systems