{"id":354,"date":"2024-06-28T11:45:14","date_gmt":"2024-06-28T11:45:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cpanelwebhosting.co.in\/articles\/?p=354"},"modified":"2024-06-28T11:53:09","modified_gmt":"2024-06-28T11:53:09","slug":"host-name","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cpanelwebhosting.co.in\/articles\/host-name\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Host Name and How to Change Your Server\u2019s Hostname Using WHM?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-host-name\">What is Host Name?<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" src=\"https:\/\/cpanelwebhosting.co.in\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/images.jpeg\" alt=\"Host Name\" class=\"wp-image-356\" style=\"width:568px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>A host Name is a label assigned to a device connected to a computer network. It is used to identify the device uniquely within the network. Hostnames are an essential part of the Domain Name System (DNS), which translates human-readable names into IP addresses that computers use to identify each other on the network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"key-characteristics-of-a-hostname\">Key Characteristics of a Hostname:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Unique Identifier<\/strong>: Each device on a network should have a unique hostname to avoid confusion and ensure proper communication between devices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Human-Readable<\/strong>: Hostnames are designed to be easily readable and memorable for humans, unlike numerical IP addresses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Format<\/strong>: A Host Name typically consists of a combination of letters (a-z), numbers (0-9), and hyphens (-). It often follows a hierarchical structure, where it includes the device name and the domain name (e.g., <code>server1.example.com<\/code>).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"examples\">Examples:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Local Hostname<\/strong>: This might be something simple like <code>laptop1<\/code>, <code>office-pc<\/code>, or <code>server<\/code>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN)<\/strong>: This includes both the Host Name and the domain name, providing a complete path to the device on the internet. For example, <code>mail.google.com<\/code>, where <code>mail<\/code> is the hostname and <code>google.com<\/code> is the domain name.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#what-is-host-name\">What is Host Name?<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#key-characteristics-of-a-hostname\">Key Characteristics of a Hostname:<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#examples\">Examples:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-to-change-your-servers-hostname-using-whm\">How to Change Your Server\u2019s Hostname Using WHM?<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#step-1-log-in-to-whm\">Step 1: Log in to WHM<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#step-2-navigate-to-the-hostname-section\">Step 2: Navigate to the Hostname Section<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#step-3-change-the-hostname\">Step 3: Change the Hostname<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#step-4-save-changes\">Step 4: Save Changes<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#step-5-verify-the-change\">Step 5: Verify the Change<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#additional-steps-if-necessary\">Additional Steps (if necessary)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#tips\">Tips:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-change-your-servers-hostname-using-whm\">How to Change Your Server\u2019s Hostname Using WHM?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Changing your server&#8217;s Host Name using WHM (Web Host Manager) is a straightforward process. Here&#8217;s a step-by-step guide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-1-log-in-to-whm\">Step 1: Log in to WHM<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open your web browser and go to your WHM login page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter your root username and password to log in.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-2-navigate-to-the-hostname-section\">Step 2: Navigate to the Hostname Section<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Once logged in, look for the search bar at the top left corner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type in &#8220;Hostname&#8221; to quickly find the relevant section.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on &#8220;Hostname&#8221; under the &#8220;Networking Setup&#8221; or &#8220;Server Configuration&#8221; section.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-3-change-the-hostname\">Step 3: Change the Hostname<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the &#8220;Change Hostname&#8221; interface, you will see the current hostname.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter the new hostname you want to use in the &#8220;New Hostname&#8221; field. Ensure it follows the format: <code>hostname.<a href=\"http:\/\/cpanelwebhosting.co.in\">domain<\/a>.com<\/code> and is fully qualified (e.g., <code>server1.example.com<\/code>).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-4-save-changes\">Step 4: Save Changes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click the &#8220;Change&#8221; button to apply the new hostname.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WHM will process the change, and you&#8217;ll see a confirmation message once it&#8217;s successful.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-5-verify-the-change\">Step 5: Verify the Change<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>After changing the hostname, it&#8217;s a good practice to verify that the change has been correctly applied.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can do this by accessing your server via SSH or reloading the WHM interface and checking the hostname section again.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"additional-steps-if-necessary\">Additional Steps (if necessary)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Update DNS Records<\/strong>: Ensure that the new hostname has an appropriate DNS A record pointing to the server\u2019s IP address.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reboot the Server<\/strong>: In some cases, you might need to reboot the server to apply the changes fully.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tips\">Tips:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Make sure the new hostname is unique and not used by another device within your network or on the internet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The hostname should resolve to your server&#8217;s IP address. This can be checked with a DNS lookup tool.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>By following these steps, you can successfully change your server&#8217;s hostname using WHM.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is Host Name? A host Name is a label assigned to a device connected to a computer network. 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