Renaming domain-joined laptops in Active DirectorySolved

Hello @dylan !

You can rename your devices in two ways:

Renaming via System Settings:
Navigate to Settings > System > About > Rename this PC.
This will change the computer name locally and update the computer name in Active Directory.

Renaming via PowerShell:
Run the following PowerShell command on your Windows devices:

Here, the -DomainCredential parameter ensures the command has the necessary permissions to make changes in Active Directory.

Great, thank you for the solutions. Should I consider any prerequisites or best practices before attempting to apply any of these methods? 

Please keep the following points in mind when renaming your devices using any of the methods mentioned above:

1. VPN certificates: Verify that the VPN connection re-establishes successfully after the rename and that any linked certificates are updated or reissued as needed.
2. Post-rename checks: After renaming, verify that the computer can still authenticate with the Active Directory domain and access network resources.
3. Data backup: Before renaming, ensure that important data is backed up and document the changes for future reference.

Hope this helps. If you encounter any further issues or need additional assistance, feel free to reach out to us. 

Best regards, 
Ben Clarke   
Hexnode UEM