---
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 script was ran on. When run in the Gateway scope, returns the Gateway hostname. When run in the Client scope, returns the Client hostname. 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](../../../ignition-modules/vision/vision-project-properties/vision-project-properties.md#vision-permissions-properties) restrictions.

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

### Parameters

Nothing

### Returns

**String** - The hostname of the local machine.

### Scope

Gateway, Vision Client, Perspective Session

## 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")
```