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az account set — Save JSON output

Save Azure CLI output to a JSON file. Base task: Select an Azure subscription.

Copy-ready commandaz account set — Save JSON output
az account set --subscription "Production" --output json > azure-command-results.json

Requirements and permissions

Requirements
Azure CLI
Permissions
Azure RBAC permissions vary
Last reviewed
2026-08-01

Examples

Save JSON output

Save Azure CLI output to a JSON file.

az account set --subscription "Production" --output json > azure-command-results.json

Common errors

Command or option not supported

Confirm the installed platform version supports the base command and the added output or wrapper option.

Access denied or insufficient privileges

Run with the administrative role or delegated permission required by the underlying command.