---
title: "How to set the hostname"
slug: "orbit-cli-how-to-set-the-hostname"
updated: 2026-11-03T14:48:12Z
published: 2026-11-03T14:48:12Z
canonical: "docs.senhasegura.io/orbit-cli-how-to-set-the-hostname"
---

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# How to set the hostname

In this document, you’ll find the steps on how to set the hostname in Segura™.

## View command options

The `Orbit hostname` command allows you to work with the hostname of the operating system of this Segura™ instance.

```
mt4adm@vmdf-giskard:~$ sudo orbit hostname --help
Usage: orbit hostname [<hostname>]

Change the server hostname. Changing the hostname you will need reboot
of the server.

Arguments:
[<hostname>] Setting the server hostname

Flags:
 --help Show context-sensitive help.
 --reboot Reboot the machine
 --force Force the command execution, never prompt
 --show
```

## Set a new hostname

You can determine a new hostname by providing the new hostname as the last argument, as described in the command's help.

```
mt4adm@vmdf-giskard:~$ sudo orbit hostname vmdf-giskard
Are you sure you want to proceed: y
Done!
No errors reported
```

          Info

          

After executing the command to apply the new hostname to the instance, please restart the server using the `--reboot` parameter.