Client EXE Switches

Modified on Wed, 18 Feb at 5:20 PM

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Client Executable Command Line Switches
- Available Switches
- Combining Switches
  - Example
Further Support

Client Executable Command Line Switches

The ManagementStudio client executable supports several command line switches that modify client behaviour. Switches are typically applied by editing the desktop shortcut used to launch the client.

To add switches:

Right-click the desktop shortcut for the ManagementStudio client.
Select Properties.
In the Target field, append the desired switches after the executable path.

For example:

"C:\Program Files\ManagementStudio\ManagementStudioClient.exe" -ServerUrl "http://managementstudio.corp" -ProjectId 1

Available Switches

Switch	Description
`-IgnoreSslErrors True`	Ignores SSL certificate errors if the ManagementStudio website is running over HTTPS but a valid certificate is not present.
`-ServerUrl "URL"`	Connects the client to the specified server URL. Useful for maintaining shortcuts to multiple environments.
`-BypassProxy True`	Forces the client to bypass any configured internet proxy server.
`-ProjectId ID`	Opens the specified project on launch. View project IDs in `Administration → Project Settings`.
`-ModuleId ID`	Specifies the module to open. 1 = Applications 2 = User Migrations 3 = Devices 4 = Mailboxes 5 = Bespoke
`-SecurityProtocol Protocol`	Sets the security protocol for communication. Available values: `Tls12`, `Tls11`, `Tls`.

Combining Switches

Multiple switches can be combined in a single shortcut. Separate each switch with a space.

Example

To launch the client connecting to a specific server, opening a defined project and module, and bypassing the proxy:

"C:\Program Files\ManagementStudio\ManagementStudioClient.exe" -ServerUrl "http://mstudio.corp" -ProjectId 1 -ModuleId 3 -BypassProxy True

Further Support

For further assistance, visit the ManagementStudio Service Desk to search the knowledge base or create a support ticket.