C# Code Snippet - Get local computer host name
C# Code Snippet - Get local computer host name
This .Net C# code snippet get the host name from the local machine. This function uses System.Net namespace to get local machine hostname. Modify the exception handling section to meet your project requirements.
/// <summary>
/// Gets host name of the local computer
/// </summary>
public string GetLocalHostName()
{
return System.Net.Dns.GetHostName();
}
Here is a simple example showing how to use above function (GetLocalHostName) to display local machine host name.
Console.WriteLine("Local computer host name : " + GetLocalHostName());
C# Keywords Used:
- DNS
- GetHostName
- Exception
Code Snippet Information:
- Applies To: Visual Studio, .Net, C#, CLI, DNS, Domain Name System, GetHostName
- Programming Language : C# (C-Sharp)
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