Enable Shield Icon in Windows Terminal Admin Mode

How to toggle the shield icon

You can easily turn the Windows Terminal shield icon on or off right from the app’s settings menu, letting you see when you’re running as an administrator.

1. Open the Windows Terminal app. You can find it by clicking the ⊞ Start menu and searching for “Terminal.”

1. Click the down arrow button at the top of the window and select Settings (or press Ctrl + , on your keyboard).

1. Click the Appearance tab on the left side of the menu.
2. Look for the option labeled “Display a shield in the title bar when Windows Terminal is running as Administrator.”
3. Toggle the switch to On to see the shield or Off to hide it.

1. Click the Save button at the bottom of the window to apply your changes.

Reference: Microsoft

Summary

• The shield icon is a visual indicator that your Terminal has elevated “Administrator” rights.
• You can easily turn this icon on or off through the Appearance section of the Terminal settings.
• This feature helps you stay aware of your current permission level to keep your system safe.
• Changes take effect immediately after you click the Save button.

The shield icon in Windows Terminal is a helpful visual cue that shows you’re running the app with administrator rights, meaning it has more power to make system changes.