hostname(1) General Commands Manual hostname(1)
NAME
hostname - Sets or displays the name of the current host system
SYNOPSIS
hostname [-s] [new_name]
DESCRIPTION
The hostname command sets or displays the name of the current host system. If you use the -s option, the short form of the host name is
displayed. Only the superuser can set the hostname.
EXAMPLES
To display the short form of the local host name, enter: $ hostname -s host1 To change the name of the local host, enter: # hostname west
FILES
Defines the Interface Program name and address of the local host.
SEE ALSO
Commands: hostid(1)
Functions: gethostname(2), sethostname(2)
hostname(1)
