hostnamectl

Linux · System · reference only

What it does

Shows and changes the host name and other system data, such as the operating system and kernel, through systemd.

Syntax

hostnamectl [opciones] [orden]

Options and parameters

• status

  Shows the host name, operating system and kernel; it is the default command.

• set-hostname nombre

  Changes the host name.

• hostname

  Shows only the host name.

• --static

  Acts on the static name stored in /etc/hostname.

• --transient

  Acts on the transient name assigned by the network.

• --pretty

  Acts on the pretty name, which allows spaces and accents.

• -H equipo

  Runs the command on a remote host over SSH.

Usage examples

• hostnamectl

  Shows the host name, operating system and architecture.

• sudo hostnamectl set-hostname servidor1

  Changes the host name to servidor1 permanently.

• hostnamectl hostname

  Prints only the current name.

• hostnamectl --static

  Shows the static name stored in /etc/hostname.

Notes and common mistakes

• The name change is permanent, but you should also update /etc/hosts if the machine resolves itself locally.

Related commands

• apt-cache
• cal
• date
• df
• dpkg-deb
• dpkg-query