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Every computer on campus has a serial number or service tag number. These are usually between 7 and 12 alphanumeric characters/.

• Dell Desktop: service tag numbers are usually on the top or side of the desktop. They are 7 characters long

• Dell Laptop: service tag numbers are on the bottom in the middle, newer laptops use the abbreviation ST for service tag.

• HP Desktop Mini: serial numbers are on the bottom in the middle

• HP Desktop (not mini): serial numbers are on the top near the back

• HP Laptop: serial numbers are on the bottom or, if the laptop has a removable case, underneath the battery

• Apple iMac: serial numbers are on the bottom of the stand

• Apple Laptop: serial numbers are on the bottom near the hinge for the display

Computer Name

Windows 10 and Windows 11

To find your computer name

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from the login screen:

1. In the username field type .\ 

2. The computer name is below the password where it says Sign in to:

To find your computer name while logged into Windows

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: 

1. Click the Start button in the lower left-hand corner.

2. Click Settings.

3. Click System.

4. Click About.

5. The menu will say "Device Name:" and the name of your computer.

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Mac

To find your computer name on Mac from the login screen (not the lock screen)

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:

1. Click the time once.

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2. The computer name should pop up next to the battery information.

To find your computer name on Mac while signed in: 

1. Open System Preferences. (System Settings on macOS releases 13 and later)
   

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2. Click Sharing.
   The menu will say "Computer Name:" and the name of your computer.

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Asset Tag or UWOID

Many computers on campus have a silver and gold sticker with a 4 digit number this is the asset tag.

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