Here is the output (I've duplicated the red highlights that appear in the app):Ĭlick the links for more information from Apple Support Communities.Ĭlick the links for more information about that line.Ĭlick the link to delete unused files. But if you use one of the methods above, you can stop it and have it run only when you want to use it.Click to expand.Thanks, Delta. Spotify starts automatically when you log in to your Mac. Note: If you’re happy for Spotify to launch at startup, leave it listed in Login Items or press ‘+’ to add it if it’s not there. Also, check the Allow in the Background list below Login Items and turn off Spotify there.If Spotify is listed there, select it and click ‘-’ at the bottom of the screen.Go to the Dock and click on System Settings, or choose it from the Apple menu.

Stop Spotify opening on startup using System Settings Click the menu next to it and choose No.

Scroll to the bottom of the page and locate Startup and window behaviour.Click on the Spotify menu and choose Settings.You can also open it from the Dock or by using Spotlight to search for it.

If Spotify isn’t open on your Mac, go to your Applications folder and double-click on it.

How to stop Spotify opening on startup using Spotify’s settings By the way, if you click Launch Agents, you’ll also see other background apps that are normally not visible.

Select the box next to the items you want to stop starting up automatically.

Download CleanMyMac X free version and open it from your Applications.

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