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scutil

SafeSystem config (Mac)

scutil --dns

Inspect DNS, hostname and other system configuration.

Examples

  • scutil --get ComputerNameGet the computer name

Syntax

scutil --dns | scutil --get HostName

Before you run it

get reads; set changes.

Used when you see

Connection fails through a proxy
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On macOS inspect active proxies with scutil
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