How do I run SiteKiosk Online in Autostart with a Domain user?

How do I run SiteKiosk Online in Autostart with a Domain user? Need access to domain resources like SSO web apps, printers, or network shares? This tutorial shows you exactly how to configure SiteKiosk Online to run in Auto Start mode under a domain user account (like Classic AD or Entra/Azure AD) instead of the default local SiteKiosk user.

SiteKiosk Online in Autostart with a Domain user: step‑by‑step tutorial

Follow these steps to run the SiteKiosk Online Windows client in autostart with a domain user, instead of the default local SiteKiosk account.

1. Open the SiteKiosk Online Start menu

On the kiosk device, open the SiteKiosk Online Start menu (Quick Start) while logged in as an admin user.
You will see options such as Test mode and Auto start mode.

2. Open Auto Start settings

In the Start menu, go to the Auto Start section rather than clicking the default Auto Start button.
Click Settings next to Auto Start to configure which Windows user account SiteKiosk will use.

3. Choose a custom user

In the Auto Start settings, make sure Auto start (run SiteKiosk automatically at Windows startup) is enabled.
Select the option to log on automatically.
Choose Custom user so you can specify a domain user instead of the default local SiteKiosk user.

4. Enter the domain (Entra) user credentials

For this example, select a domain user that is an Entra (Azure AD) user account.
In the username field, enter the domain/Entra username in the format shown in the video (for example, user@tenant.onmicrosoft.com or your specific Entra format).
Enter the corresponding password for that domain user.
Click OK to confirm the credentials.

5. Save the Auto Start configuration

After the credentials are accepted, SiteKiosk confirms that this custom domain user will be used for Auto Start.
Click Save in the Auto Start settings dialog.
You are now ready to run SiteKiosk Online in autostart with a domain user.

6. Start Auto Start mode and restart

Back in the Start menu, click Start under Auto Start mode.
A dialog appears explaining how to exit SiteKiosk once it is running; review these exit instructions.
Confirm that you want to restart Windows so the device can log in with the domain user and start SiteKiosk in Auto Start mode.

7. Verify that SiteKiosk runs under the domain user

After the restart, Windows automatically logs in using the configured domain (Entra) user account.
SiteKiosk then starts in Auto Start mode under that same domain user.
You can briefly see the username on the Windows logon screen, confirming it is using the domain user.

8. When to use SiteKiosk Online in autostart with a domain user

Running SiteKiosk Online in autostart with a domain user is useful when you need:
- Single sign‑on (SSO) to web applications that rely on domain or Entra credentials.
- Access to domain resources such as printers, network shares, or other resources tied to that user account.
In those situations, configuring Auto Start with a domain user instead of the restricted local SiteKiosk account ensures SiteKiosk has the necessary permissions while still running in kiosk mode.

FAQ: Domain user in SiteKiosk Online (Auto Start)

Q: What does “Domain user in SiteKiosk Online” mean?
A: It means configuring SiteKiosk Online to run in Auto Start mode under a Windows domain account (for example, a Classic AD or Entra/Azure AD user) instead of the default local SiteKiosk user.

Q: Why would I run SiteKiosk Online in Autostart with a domain user?
A: Using a domain user lets the kiosk access domain resources such as SSO‑authenticated web apps, printers, and network shares that rely on that user’s domain credentials.

Q: Where do I configure SiteKiosk Online to use a domain user?
A: Open the SiteKiosk Start/Quick Start menu on the device, go to the Auto Start section, click Settings, and choose a custom user instead of the default SiteKiosk account.

Q: How do I enter the domain user for Auto Start?
A: In the Auto Start settings, select Custom user, then enter the domain username and the matching password, click OK, and then Save.

Q: What happens after I save the domain user settings?
A: When you start Auto Start mode and confirm the restart, Windows will log on with that domain user and then automatically launch SiteKiosk in kiosk mode under that account.

Q: Can I still see how to exit SiteKiosk when using a domain user?
A: Yes, when you start Auto Start mode, SiteKiosk shows an information screen explaining the key combination or method used to exit the kiosk session.

Q: Does using a domain user change how my projects work in SiteKiosk Online?
A: Your projects and layouts work the same; the main difference is that browser sessions and resource access now run under the domain user’s security context.

Q: When should I stick with the default local SiteKiosk user instead of a domain user?
A: If your kiosk does not need domain resources or SSO and you prefer a more isolated, locked‑down local account, the default SiteKiosk user is usually sufficient.