With the IGEL Setup, you can configure your endpoint device. This article shows how to configure the starting methods for the IGEL Setup in IGEL OS. 

Menu path: Accessories > Setup



The starting methods parameters are described under Starting Methods for Apps. 

For IGEL OS 12.01.x versions, you can configure password protection for the IGEL Setup through the user type and password configuration under Security > Password. For more information, see Password.


If you configure the user types and passwords under Security > Password, a login window appears at the start of the IGEL Setup.

If you do not configure user types, the IGEL Setup can be opened without password protection.



Select from the configured user types and provide the corresponding password. 

The following user types can be configured to access the IGEL Setup:

  • Administrator
  • Setup administrator

  • Setup user

For more information, see Password.