Indeed, you can rename a device in Intune because of number of reasons which may include administration, managing or simply being sophisticated administrator.
Renaming devices in Intune allows you to organize and manage your devices more effectively within the Microsoft Endpoint Manager environment. Whether you want to provide a more descriptive name or align the device name with your organization’s naming conventions, Intune makes it easy to modify the display name of a device. By following a few simple steps, you can quickly update the device name in Intune. It’s important to note that changing the device name in Intune only affects the display name within the Intune portal, and separate steps may be required to modify the actual device name as it appears on the device itself. Here’s how you can rename a device in Intune:
- Sign in to the Microsoft Endpoint Manager admin center at https://endpoint.microsoft.com using your administrator account.
- Navigate to the “Devices” section in the left-hand menu.
- Choose “All devices” or select the specific device you wish to rename.
- On the device details page, click on the device name or the Edit icon (a pencil) located next to it.
- A dialog box titled “Edit device name” will appear. Enter the desired new name for the device.
- Click “Save” to apply the new name.
- Intune will now update the device with the new name. Please note that it might take some time for the changes to propagate to the device itself.
Remember that renaming a device in Intune only modifies the display name within the Intune portal. It does not automatically change the actual device name as it appears to the end user on the device itself. Different operating systems (such as Windows, macOS, iOS, or Android) may have their own specific procedures for changing the device name. To update the device name on the operating system, please follow the appropriate steps for that particular platform.
By following these steps, you will be able to easily rename a device in Intune and enhance your device management capabilities within the Microsoft Endpoint Manager environment.
