Mono Class Library: System.Net.Dns Overview | Members

System.Net.Dns.GetHostName Method

Gets the DNS host name of the local machine.

public static string GetHostName ()

Returns

A string containing the DNS host name of the local machine.

Permissions

TypeReason
System.Net.DnsPermissionRequires unrestricted permission for accessing DNS information. See System.Net.DnsPermission and System.Security.Permissions.PermissionState.Unrestricted.

Exceptions

TypeReason
System.Net.Sockets.SocketExceptionAn error was encountered resolving the local host name.
System.Security.SecurityExceptionThe caller does not have permission to access DNS information.

Remarks

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Requirements

Namespace: System.Net
Assembly: System (in System.dll)
Assembly Versions: 1.0.5000.0, 2.0.0.0