Access Windows Settings App Using ms-settings URIs

Windows 10 saw the introduction of a enw Settings app, which has been improved in every major update. The Settings app is a replacement for the old Control Panel, the applets of which could be accessed from either the command line or from the Run dialog.

The Settings app also allows you to directly open individual settings pages by using a URI. The list of URI’s below is for Windows 10 “Creators Update” (version 1704).

Not all dettings pages will be available in every SKU of Windows 10. The notes column details any additional requirements that must be met for a page to be available.

Category	Settings page	URI	Notes
Accounts	Access work or school	ms-settings:workplace
	Email & app accounts	ms-settings:emailandaccounts
	Family & other people	ms-settings:otherusers
	Sign-in options	ms-settings:signinoptions
	Sync your settings	ms-settings:sync
	Your info	ms-settings:yourinfo
Apps	Apps & Features	ms-settings:appsfeatures
	Apps for websites	ms-settings:appsforwebsites
	Default apps	ms-settings:defaultapps
	Apps & features	ms-settings:optionalfeatures
Cortana	Talk to Cortana	ms-settings:cortana-language
	More details	ms-settings:cortana-moredetails
	Notifications	ms-settings:cortana-notifications
Devices	USB	ms-settings:usb
	Audio and speech	ms-settings:holographic-audio	Only available if the Mixed Reality Portal app is installed (available in the Microsoft Store)
	AutoPlay	ms-settings:autoplay
	Touchpad	ms-settings:devices-touchpad	Only available if touchpad hardware is present
	Pen & Windows Ink	ms-settings:pen
	Printers & scanners	ms-settings:printers
	Typing	ms-settings:typing
	Wheel	ms-settings:wheel	Only available if Dial is paired
	Default camera	ms-settings:camera
	Bluetooth	ms-settings:bluetooth
	Connected Devices	ms-settings:connecteddevices
	Mouse & touchpad	ms-settings:mousetouchpad	Touchpad settings only available on devices that have a touchpad
Ease of Access	Narrator	ms-settings:easeofaccess-narrator
	Magnifier	ms-settings:easeofaccess-magnifier
	High contrast	ms-settings:easeofaccess-highcontrast
	Closed captions	ms-settings:easeofaccess-closedcaptioning
	Keyboard	ms-settings:easeofaccess-keyboard
	Mouse	ms-settings:easeofaccess-mouse
	Other options	ms-settings:easeofaccess-otheroptions
Extras	Extras	ms-settings:extras	Only available if “settings apps” are installed (e.g. by 3rd party)
Gaming	Broadcasting	ms-settings:gaming-broadcasting
	Game bar	ms-settings:gaming-gamebar
	Game DVR	ms-settings:gaming-gamedvr
	Game Mode	ms-settings:gaming-gamemode
	TruePlay	ms-settings:gaming-trueplay
	Xbox Networking	ms-settings:gaming-xboxnetworking
Home page	Landing page for Settings	ms-settings:
Network & internet	Ethernet	ms-settings:network-ethernet
	VPN	ms-settings:network-vpn
	Dial-up	ms-settings:network-dialup
	DirectAccess	ms-settings:network-directaccess	Only available if DirectAccess is enabled
	Wi-Fi Calling	ms-settings:network-wificalling	Only available if Wi-Fi calling is enabled
	Data usage	ms-settings:datausage
	Cellular & SIM	ms-settings:network-cellular
	Mobile hotspot	ms-settings:network-mobilehotspot
	Proxy	ms-settings:network-proxy
	Status	ms-settings:network-status
	Manage known networks	ms-settings:network-wifisettings
Network & wireless	NFC	ms-settings:nfctransactions
	Wi-Fi	ms-settings:network-wifi	Only available if the device has a wifi adaptor
	Airplane mode	ms-settings:network-airplanemode	Use ms-settings:proximity on Windows 8.x
Personalization	Start	ms-settings:personalization-start
	Themes	ms-settings:themes
	Glance	ms-settings:personalization-glance
	Navigation bar	ms-settings:personalization-navbar
	Personalization (category)	ms-settings:personalization
	Background	ms-settings:personalization-background
	Colors	ms-settings:personalization-colors
	Sounds	ms-settings:sounds
	Lock screen	ms-settings:lockscreen
	Task Bar	ms-settings:taskbar
Privacy	App diagnostics	ms-settings:privacy-appdiagnostics
	Notifications	ms-settings:privacy-notifications
	Tasks	ms-settings:privacy-tasks
	General	ms-settings:privacy-general
	Accessory apps	ms-settings:privacy-accessoryapps
	Advertising ID	ms-settings:privacy-advertisingid
	Phone calls	ms-settings:privacy-phonecall
	Location	ms-settings:privacy-location
	Camera	ms-settings:privacy-webcam
	Microphone	ms-settings:privacy-microphone
	Motion	ms-settings:privacy-motion
	Speech, inking & typing	ms-settings:privacy-speechtyping
	Account info	ms-settings:privacy-accountinfo
	Contacts	ms-settings:privacy-contacts
	Calendar	ms-settings:privacy-calendar
	Call history	ms-settings:privacy-callhistory
	Email	ms-settings:privacy-email
	Messaging	ms-settings:privacy-messaging
	Radios	ms-settings:privacy-radios
	Background Apps	ms-settings:privacy-backgroundapps
	Other devices	ms-settings:privacy-customdevices
	Feedback & diagnostics	ms-settings:privacy-feedback
Surface Hub	Accounts	ms-settings:surfacehub-accounts
	Team Conferencing	ms-settings:surfacehub-calling
	Team device management	ms-settings:surfacehub-devicemanagenent
	Session cleanup	ms-settings:surfacehub-sessioncleanup
	Welcome screen	ms-settings:surfacehub-welcome
System	Shared experiences	ms-settings:crossdevice
	Display	ms-settings:display
	Multitasking	ms-settings:multitasking
	Projecting to this PC	ms-settings:project
	Tablet mode	ms-settings:tabletmode
	Taskbar	ms-settings:taskbar
	Phone	ms-settings:phone-defaultapps
	Display	ms-settings:screenrotation
	Notifications & actions	ms-settings:notifications
	Phone	ms-settings:phone
	Messaging	ms-settings:messaging
	Battery Saver	ms-settings:batterysaver	Only available on devices that have a battery, such as a tablet
	Battery use	ms-settings:batterysaver-usagedetails	Only available on devices that have a battery, such as a tablet
	Power & sleep	ms-settings:powersleep
	About	ms-settings:about
	Storage	ms-settings:storagesense
	Storage Sense	ms-settings:storagepolicies
	Default Save Locations	ms-settings:savelocations
	Encryption	ms-settings:deviceencryption
	Offline Maps	ms-settings:maps
Time and language	Date & time	ms-settings:dateandtime
	Region & language	ms-settings:regionlanguage
	Speech Language	ms-settings:speech
	Pinyin keyboard	ms-settings:regionlanguage-chsime-pinyin	Available if the Microsoft Pinyin input method editor is installed
	Wubi input mode	ms-settings:regionlanguage-chsime-wubi	Available if the Microsoft Wubi input method editor is installed
Update & security	Windows Hello setup	ms-settings:signinoptions-launchfaceenrollment ms-settings:signinoptions-launchfingerprintenrollment
	Backup	ms-settings:backup
	Find My Device	ms-settings:findmydevice
	Windows Insider Program	ms-settings:windowsinsider	Only present if user is enrolled in WIP
	Windows Update	ms-settings:windowsupdate
	Windows Update	ms-settings:windowsupdate-history
	Windows Update	ms-settings:windowsupdate-options
	Windows Update	ms-settings:windowsupdate-restartoptions
	Windows Update	ms-settings:windowsupdate-action
	Activation	ms-settings:activation
	Recovery	ms-settings:recovery
	Troubleshoot	ms-settings:troubleshoot
	Windows Defender	ms-settings:windowsdefender
For developers	Use Developer Features	ms-settings:developers
User Accounts	Windows Anywhere	ms-settings:windowsanywhere	Device must be Windows Anywhere-capable
	Provisioning	ms-settings:workplace-provisioning	Only available if enterprise has deployed a provisioning package
	Provisioning	ms-settings:provisioning	Only available on mobile and if the enterprise has deployed a provisioning package

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