How to Make NET MAUI App Run As Administrator

This quick tutorial demonstrates how to configure a .NET MAUI app to run as administrator on Windows.

What you’ll learn

• What setting controls elevation behavior in packaged Windows apps.
• How to update your MAUI project so elevation is requested on startup.
• When this approach is appropriate and when to avoid it for UX reasons.

Note: Always running elevated can impact user trust and should be reserved for tasks that truly require admin access.