How long can a Windows computer name be?

Question

Is there a limit to the number of allowed characters for Windows computer names? If so, what is the limit?

score 41 · Accepted Answer · edited Nov 01 '12 at 18:10

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According to MS KB, maximum length varies based on the name resolution protocol.

NetBIOS computer names:
Minimum name length
1 character.

Maximum name length
15 characters.

DNS computer names:
Minimum name length
2 characters.

Maximum name length
63 characters.

edited Nov 01 '12 at 18:10

nabrond

answered Mar 16 '10 at 20:48

Sathyajith Bhat

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