Get computer name/hostname
It provides the computer name where running. Useful for customizing scripts depending on the machine
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GETCOMPUTERNAME is a very simple but useful function to get your computer name, i.e. the hostname.
Example:
> mycomputer = getComputerName();
Cite As
Manuel Marin (2026). Get computer name/hostname (https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/16450-get-computer-name-hostname), MATLAB Central File Exchange. Retrieved .
Acknowledgements
Inspired: getUserName
General Information
- Version 1.1.0.0 (1.26 KB)
MATLAB Release Compatibility
- Compatible with any release
Platform Compatibility
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
