> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/features/renaming-devices/macos.md).

# Renaming devices on macOS

This page provides instructions for renaming devices in your Meshnet on the macOS app.

## Rename a device

To rename any device in your Meshnet, follow these steps:

1. Open **NordVPN** and go to the **Devices in Meshnet** <img src="/files/ZKtk7xbdpRRtNXmrvNrx" alt="" data-size="line"> tab.
2. Next to the device you want to rename, click the **More** <img src="/files/CCx8RTTzCv8qYY5qXIQt" alt="" data-size="line"> button and select **Rename**.

   <div align="left"><figure><picture><source srcset="/files/np8EccN0ZV0zsV2i8TwE" media="(prefers-color-scheme: dark)"><img src="/files/st3Tv5ZVDWMfAMFZS4g3" alt="Arrow pointing to the More button and the &#x22;Rename&#x22; option highlighted."></picture><figcaption></figcaption></figure></div>

   &#x20;
3. In the available field, enter the new nickname you want the device to have.
4. Click **Save** to apply the change.

   <div align="left"><figure><picture><source srcset="/files/ubWl1HXEz8yZTOMTCNN1" media="(prefers-color-scheme: dark)"><img src="/files/JQRBM6lFGf3S8gCLFTdi" alt="&#x22;Save&#x22; button highlighted in the device renaming dialog." width="563"></picture><figcaption></figcaption></figure></div>

The new custom nickname for the device should now be displayed in your Meshnet device list and synced across all your personal devices.

<div align="left"><figure><picture><source srcset="/files/sXGu3eXzKdZDmi8ULHxI" media="(prefers-color-scheme: dark)"><img src="/files/ttSr81sVDosmOdP6tbCh" alt="Nickname of the renamed device highlighted in the Meshnet peer device list."></picture><figcaption></figcaption></figure></div>

{% hint style="info" %}
**Note**

To remove a device's nickname and restore it to the original Nord name, on the device renaming dialog, click the **Reset to Nord name** button, and then select **Save**.
{% endhint %}

## See also

* [Renaming devices on Windows](/features/renaming-devices/windows.md)
* [Renaming devices on Android](/features/renaming-devices/android.md)
* [Renaming devices on iPhone/iPad](/features/renaming-devices/ios.md)
* [Renaming devices on Linux](/features/renaming-devices/linux.md)


---

# Agent Instructions
This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com.

## Querying This Documentation
If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter:

```
GET https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/features/renaming-devices/macos.md?ask=<question>
```

The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.