[SOLVED] Change host name

Hello,
I have installed Mageia 6. would like to change from localhost to another name.
I asked this question before, but can't find the answer.
I remembering having to change it twice.


cheers.
nigelc

These links should do it:-

https://www.cyberciti.biz/faq/ubuntu...tname-command/
https://www.tecmint.com/set-hostname...ntly-in-linux/

Thankyou,
Ztcoracat

Since this is systemd this is the answer:

$ sudo hostnamectl set-hostname NEW_HOSTNAME
cheers

Originally Posted by nigelc Thankyou, Ztcoracat Since this is systemd this is the answer: $ sudo hostnamectl set-hostname NEW_HOSTNAME cheers

You're welcome.

Did that work for you?

Did that work for you?

Yes

Originally Posted by nigelc Yes

Glad to hear the good news.