How to change Hostname in openSUSE

Configuration through the Desktop.

1. Click Computer > YAST

2. Enter the root user password, if you are not an administrator on the system.



3. Click Network Services in the left pane and click Hostnames.

4. Select the IP Address Hostname line as in this screenshot and click Edit. Change the Hostname as required.

5. If you need to add a new Hostname, then click Add (instead of EDIT) and enter the IP Address and new hostname.
6. Click Finish.

Configuration through Network Manager

1. Click Start Menu – Computer – YaST – Network Devices – Network Settings.
2. Click Hostname/DNS tab and untick “Write hostname to /etc/hosts” or alternatively.