Mac OS X: Rename hard drive
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You can easily rename connected storage media, such as external hard drives, on your Mac. We show you how to do it best.
Change the name of hard drives on the Mac
There are different ways to rename, but they work equally quickly and easily.
- Connect the hard drive to your Mac and open the Finder.
- The memory is shown under "Devices" on the left.
- Right-click on the hard disk here and select the option "... rename" (see picture).
- Type the new name in the text field and confirm with "Enter".
- Mac OS X renames the hard drive after a few moments.
Mac OS X: Rename hard drive via information menu
In some cases, the rename option may not appear immediately. Here's how:
- Also right click on the plate icon.
- Choose "Information".
- Go to the "Name & Suffix" menu. Here you can type in a new name.
- By closing the information window, the changes are accepted.
We will show you how to format an external hard drive on a Mac in the next practical tip.