What is the default role assigned to the first user created in an Intune deployment?

In Microsoft Intune, when a new tenant is created, the first user account that is established is automatically designated as the Global Administrator. This role holds significant privileges, including the ability to manage all aspects of the Intune environment.

The term "Tenant" here refers to the organization or account within Microsoft's cloud services, not a role. In this context, the default role assigned refers to a user role within the Intune service, and the Global Administrator role would be the most accurate identifier for the permissions granted to that first user.

Other roles such as Administrator or Manager would typically describe specific roles that may be assigned later based on the organization’s needs and user management strategies. The Guest user role is designed for external users and does not apply to the primary accounts created for managing deployment.

For clarity, understanding how roles and permissions are structured in Intune is critical for effective management and security within the workload, and knowing that the first user’s role is integral to initial configuration will help in managing administrative tasks moving forward.