# Windows powershell not recognizing raspberrypi.local

**URL:** <https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/windows-powershell-not-recognizing-raspberrypi-local/3127>\
**Category:** General Discussion\
**Created:** [April 29, 2025, 3:41am UTC](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/windows-powershell-not-recognizing-raspberrypi-local/3127 "2025-04-29T03:41:38Z")\
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I had everything running great, all modules installed, then rebooted and when I tried to bring up the raspberrypi 4 again in Powershell, I got this: Could not resolve hostname raspberrypi.local: No such host is known.

What is happening?

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**Post date:** [April 29, 2025, 6:41am UTC](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/windows-powershell-not-recognizing-raspberrypi-local/3127/3 "2025-04-29T06:41:53Z")

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Here’re the steps to connect to your Raspberry Pi:

1. Ensure the Raspberry Pi is properly connected to the network (Wi-Fi or Ethernet) and has a stable power supply.
2. Check if the hostname is correct.  
Default hostname: The default hostname of the Raspberry Pi is `raspberrypi`, but if you modified it, use the new hostname (e.g., `raspberrypi.local` → `new-hostname.local`).
3. If `.local` resolution fails, use the Pi’s IP address directly:

ping \<Pi’s\_IP\_address\> ssh pi@\<Pi’s\_IP\_address\>

Example: `ssh pi@192.168.1.100`  
If you don’t know the IP, you can connect a display and boot the system. After successful startup, the IP will be shown in the top-right corner of the screen. This requires that you configured the Wi-Fi network during system setup or that your Pi 5 is connected via an Ethernet cable.