This post will show how to set the hostname of a mac on the terminal, we will use the tool `scutil` and `dscacheutil` to flush the DNS cache.
Provide the sudo password when you are asked for.
## Hostname
`Hostname` is the fully qualified hostname, including the domain, e.g. myMac.tld.com
## LocalHostname
`LocalHostname` is the name of the mac in the local network, e.g. myMac.lan. When needed add the trailing `.local` or `.lan` or just omit the extension.
## ComputerName…