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Miles_Smith
Copper Contributor
May 19, 2023

Microsoft Defender for Business setup process

Hello,

 

Newbie to M365 Defender for Business. Still in the early days of setting up our tenant before migration. I have been granted the Security Administrator role. However, getting the following message:

"You don't have the required permissions to start the setup process. Please ask your global admin for help."

Does the Global Admin have to do the initial setup process before I can get in and do anything?

Thanks,

Miles

microsoft defender for endpoint

4 Replies

  • SB V's avatar
    SB V
    Brass Contributor
    Aug 04, 2023
    Hi Miles,
    I've been facing the similar experience, could you please share the solution here?

    Thanks!
  • James_Agombar's avatar
    James_Agombar
    Brass Contributor
    May 21, 2023
    Hi,

    Yes afraid you need Global Administrator for the initial setup, after which you can use security administrator for configuration changes.
    • Miles_Smith's avatar
      Miles_Smith
      Copper Contributor
      May 22, 2023

      James_Agombar Thank you, James. Totally makes sense. Now it is just a matter of getting it on GA's schedule.  Thanks again.

      • James_Agombar's avatar
        James_Agombar
        Brass Contributor
        May 22, 2023
        More than welcome! Good luck and feel free to reach out with anymore questions.

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