---
title: "system.net.getHostName"
description: "Returns the host name of the computer that the client is currently running on"
---

# system.net.getHostName

> Returns the host name of the computer that the client is currently running on

This function is used in **Python Scripting**.

## Description
Returns the host name of the computer that the client is currently running on. On Windows, this is typically the "computer name". For example, might return EAST_WING_WORKSTATION or bobs-laptop.

## Client Permission Restrictions
This scripting function has no [Client Permission](projects\project-properties\project-properties.md#client---permissions) restrictions.

## Syntax
`system.net.getHostName()`

### Parameters

None

### Returns

**String** - The hostname of the local machine. This is the computer that the script is being executed on - may be a Client or the Gateway depending on the script context.

### Scope

All

## Code Examples
```python title="Code Snippet"
# Put this script on a navigation button to link dedicated machines to specific screens.
comp = system.net.getHostName()
# check which line this client is tied to
if comp == "Line1Computer":
   system.nav.swapTo("Line Detail", {"line":1})
elif comp == "Line2Computer":
   system.nav.swapTo("Line Detail", {"line":2})
else:
   system.nav.swapTo("Line Overview")
```