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Naming Windows Workgroups and Domains

Naming Windows Workgroups and Domains

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Every Windows computer belongs to a workgroup or a domain. Home networks and other small LANs use workgroups, while larger corporate networks use domains. Choosing the right workgroup or domain name is essential to avoid technical problems when networking Windows computers.

Workgroup vs. Domain – What's the Difference?

Make sure your workgroups or domains are named correctly, according to the following rules:

Set up or change workgroup and domain names in Windows 10:

Go to the Windows Start menu and select Settings.