Where Do Computer Names in the Connection List Come From, and How to Distinguish When Names Are the Same?
Understand the hostname display rules and verify the actual executing machine through read-only information.
Interface Prioritizes Displaying Hostnames
The remote control list and environment options usually prioritize displaying the hostname reported by the target system; if the hostname is missing, the connection name is used instead. The Local Agent's name parameter is only a backup name and cannot override an existing hostname. The current connection list does not provide a rename button next to each record, so do not look for a rename setting where none exists, nor reset account tokens arbitrarily just to change displayed text.
Use Read-Only Verification First for Computers with the Same Name
If two machines have similar names, first judge based on which computer you just started, the list's new status, and connection type, then confirm the system and working directory with a small-scope read-only task. Do not directly use operations that affect the target, such as deletion, overwriting, or scanning, to probe it. If unsure, stop new tasks first, check the connection status on the target terminal or desktop, then select again from the interface.
Name Does Not Guarantee Environment Sharing
Identical hostnames do not mean machines share disks, tool installations, or network permissions; desktop applications and CLI may also connect to the same host via different execution entry points. Articles or issue reports can describe machine roles, system types, and connection methods but should remove unnecessary personal identifiers. If subsequent tasks require switching machines, re-verify the environment selector and working directory; do not rely solely on assumptions based on names.