Set default Startup Directory for all users

Question

Looking to configure a default for the "Startup Directory" setting for all users in a tenant.

Is there a way to configure this?

Answer 1

Hello Arcurve,

Based on your query, I understand you would like to set a default Startup Directory for all users.

However, an admin cannot set a default Startup Directory for all users. This setting can only be configured by individual users as their default directory.

Please follow these steps: 

1. Sign in to the Azure portal using your credentials.
2. In the global controls at the top right of the screen, select the Settings menu icon.
3. Go to the Directories + subscriptions section. Here, you will see your Current directory and the Startup directory.
4. To choose a different startup directory, select change next to the Startup directory. This will open the Appearance + startup views section.
5. After selecting the desired startup directory, click Apply to save the changes.
6. Sign out and sign back in to the Azure portal to ensure that the new startup directory is set as the default.

Please refer to the following documents:

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-portal/set-preferences#switch-and-manage-directories

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-portal/set-preferences#manage-startup-directory-options

I hope this information is helpful. Please feel free to reach out if you have any further questions.

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