# Renaming a node

> Use distinct node names during Automation Suite installation to avoid network conflicts.

You can rename nodes during the Automation Suite installation. Make sure to give each node a distinct, non-default name. Avoid using common default names, such as `localhost.localdomain`, as this may potentially cause network conflicts or confusion due to transient hostnames assigned by DHCP.

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Renaming a node post-installation is not supported. Attempting this operation could lead to a cluster failure.
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