====== Set a Mac's Hostname ======

To set the permanent hostname, use the ''scutil'' utility (enter the desired hostname instead of ''the_hostname''):

<code bash>
sudo scutil --set HostName the_hostname
</code>

=== Credits ===

  * http://osxdaily.com/2010/09/06/change-your-mac-hostname-via-terminal/

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