Home News How to Set or Change Hostname in Linux By LinuxShellTips March 2, 2021 The hostname is the name of the machine using which it is identified on a network. It can be anything from a single word string to a complex name. Each hostname has a corresponding numerical address which also identifies the machine on the network. Complete Story Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email Print Previous articleFail2ban Bans Hosts That Cause Multiple Authentication Errors Next articleFirst Arch Linux ISO Release Powered by Linux Kernel 5.11 Is Here, Download Now Get the Free Newsletter! Subscribe to Developer Insider for top news, trends, & analysis Email Address By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Subscribe Must Read Developer How to Debloat (or Swap) an Ubuntu System (Ultimate Guide) Security 6 Best Free and Open-Source Web Application Firewalls Security Clonezilla Live Is Now Patched Against the XZ Backdoor, Powered by Linux 6.7 News Pop!_OS’s COSMIC Pre-Alpha Shows Impressive Progress News Volla Tablet Launches on Kickstarter with Support for Ubuntu Touch