Define default value for Grafana dashboard variable

Question

I have defined a variable in a Grafana dashboard through Grafana dashboard settings Variable is of "Custom" type. I want this variable having a default value when dashboard is opened.

How can I set a default value ?

Answer 1

1. Choose your default value in dashboard and then save dashboard.
2. Tick "Save current variable values as dashboard default".
3. Default value is now set to the value you chose.