How to: Open the Microsoft Dynamics NAV Windows Client in Configuration Mode

To configure a profile, you must open the Microsoft Dynamics NAV Windows client in configuration mode.

To open the Microsoft Dynamics NAV Windows client in configuration mode

At the command prompt, navigate to the root folder of the Microsoft Dynamics NAV Windows client. For example:
```
cd C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Dynamics NAV\70\RoleTailored Client
```
Type the following command:
```
Microsoft.Dynamics.Nav.Client.exe -configure -profile: "profileid"
```
Replace profileid with the name of the profile that you want to configure.

Important

You must be the owner of a profile to open it in configuration mode. For more information, see How to: Create a Profile.

For example, to configure the Accounting Manager profile, use this command to open the RoleTailored client in configuration mode:
```
Microsoft.Dynamics.Nav.Client.exe -configure -profile:"Accounting Manager"
```