How to Stop Zoom Keeps Opening Automatically on Mac (Sequoia/Sonoma)

Key Takeaway: To prevent apps like Zoom from launching at startup on your Mac, follow either the system settings method by removing the app from Login items or use the app settings to disable the automatic launch. Keeping control over startup apps can help improve the performance of your Mac over time.



Ever wondered why Mac started running slow after a few months of usage? There are various reason for this; out of them, one of the common reasons is that apps like Music, Zoom, and Other apps automatically starts every time you turn on your Mac. Thus, if you are looking for a way to stop Zoom from opening on a startup Mac, then here are two different methods for this. So, let’s get started!

Stop Mac Apps From Launching at Startup

Before proceeding to the procedure, ensure your Mac computer is updated to the latest macOS. For this, you can read our article on how to update Mac to the latest macOS. That’s because the steps for this vary from macOS.

Way #1. From the System Settings…

In this procedure, we are going to stop Zoom from opening on the startup Mac from the system settings…

Step 1: Click on the Apple Menu from Mac’s top left corner. Select System Settings…

Step 2: Choose General from the left pane. Click on Login items from the right side.

Login items settings on Mac

Step 3: Scroll on the screen and Disable the Toggle Zoom or If Added to login items, then Select Zoom from the Open At Login menu. Click on – Minus Icon to remove it from the list. 

Disable Zoom on Startup Mac

Further, confirm to save changes. 

Way #2. Using the App Settings

Instead of diving deep into the Mac settings, you can directly change this setting within the app. For this, follow the steps below.

Step 1: Right-click on the Zoom App Icon within the dock.

Step 2: Choose Option from the prompted menu.

Step 3: Then click on Open At Login to uncheck.

Turn off Open at Login on Mac

Once you uncheck the option, the Zoom app will no longer open at login on Mac. 

Final Verdict!

This is how you can stop the Zoom app from opening on a Mac startup. Further, please drop in the comment box below if you have queries regarding the Zoom meeting. 

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Karly Wood

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