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databricks Platform · Updated Aug 28, 2025

Default warehouse setting is now available in Beta

Set a default warehouse that will be automatically selected in the compute selector across the SQL editor, AI/BI dashboards, Genie Spaces, Alerts, and Catalog Explorer.

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What it does

Set a default warehouse that will be automatically selected in the compute selector across the SQL editor, AI/BI dashboards, Genie Spaces, Alerts, and Catalog Explorer. Individual users can override this setting by selecting a different warehouse before running a query. They can also define their own user level default warehouse to apply across their sessions.

Why it matters

To reduce query latency, increase the size.

Key capabilities
Pro and classic SQL warehouses
Pro and classic SQL warehouses: The default is 45 minutes, which is recommended for typical use. The minimum is 10 minutes.
Serverless SQL warehouses: The default
Serverless SQL warehouses: The default is 10 minutes, which is recommended for typical use. The minimum is 5 minutes when you…
Assign Can view to allow
Assign Can view to allow users to view SQL warehouses, including query history and query profiles. These users cannot run…
Assign Can use to users
Assign Can use to users who need to run queries on the warehouse.
Architecture
Databricks Platform → Platform
In short

Set a default warehouse that will be automatically selected in the compute selector across the SQL editor, AI/BI dashboards, Genie Spaces, Alerts, and Catalog Explorer. Individual users can override this setting by selecting a different warehouse before…

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Key takeaway
Set a default warehouse that will be automatically selected in the compute selector across the SQL editor, AI/BI dashboards, Genie Spaces, Alerts, and Catalog Explorer.
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