Autostart programs on macOS: how to add applications to autostart

Autorun programs in macOS - a feature that allows you to select programs, documents, files and other items

which will automatically open when you start or log into your Mac.

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It’s very convenient to add autostart applications,which you use constantly. For example, you can automatically open Mail, Safari, and Messages every time you turn on your Mac. Let the computer do all the work for you.

How to Install Autostart Applications on Mac

  1. Sign inyour accounton Mac.
  2. OpenSystemic settings.
  3. SelectUsers and groupsin the System section.
  4. Selectyour accountin the menu on the left.
  5. Select tabLogin objects.
  6. Click the icon"+"at the bottom of the sign and select the program or other element on which you want to install autorun.

Now, the next time you launch your Mac, the program of your choice will open automatically.

You can also simply drag and drop the ones you needprograms in the list box. This method is convenient for those items that are difficult to find through the Finder. If the desired program is in the dock, you can quickly add autorun through it. Just right-click on the program in the dock, selectOptions, and thenOpen at the entrance.

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How to hide autorun programs

In the table with startup items, you may notice a “Hide” column. If you put a checkmark next to the program in it, it will open at startup, but will not be displayed in the window.

This is convenient when you need to programimmediately began to work, but did not occupy the entire desktop. This also applies to menu items that should be launched, but they do not need to open in a window at all.

When you open the list of startup programs, thenYou will see that it already has several programs. Some programs automatically enable autorun during installation, but this happens with your permission.

Autostart programs can simplify your work for the Mac, but do not get carried away. If you set autostart on too many applications and elements, it will only interfere and slow down macOS startup.