title: Configure general Defender for Endpoint settings description: Use the settings page to configure general settings, permissions, APIs, and rules. ms.service: defender-endpoint ms.author: bagol author: batamig ms.localizationpriority: medium manager: bagol audience: ITPro ms.collection:
- m365-security
- tier2
- essentials-manage
ms.topic: article
ms.subservice: onboard
search.appverid: met150
ms.date: 03/26/2025
appliesto:
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Plan 1
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Plan 2
Use the System > Settings > Endpoints menu to modify general settings, advanced features, enable the preview experience, email notifications, and the custom threat intelligence feature.
| Topic | Description |
|---|---|
| General settings | Modify your general settings that were previously defined as part of the onboarding process. |
| Permissions | Manage portal access using RBAC and device groups. |
| APIs | Enable the threat intel and SIEM integration. |
| Rules | Configure suppressions rules and automation settings. |
| Device management | Onboard and offboard devices. |
| Network assessments | Choose devices to be scanned regularly and added to the device inventory. |