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Intermediate
1 min read 4 stepsJanuary 31, 2026Verified January 2026How to Manage Startup Programs on Mac
Control which apps open automatically when you log in to speed up boot time.
In this guide (4 steps):
1
Open Login Items settings
~15sGo to System SettingsGeneralLogin Items & Extensions.
2
View startup apps
~15sSee the list of apps that open automatically when you log in.
3
Remove startup apps
~15sSelect an app and click the minus (−) button to stop it from opening at login.
4
Add startup apps
~15sClick the plus (+) button and browse to an app you want to launch at login.
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