How to stop Steam from opening on startup

When you log in to your computer,Steam will start automatically.If you often jump right into the game, or want to be online so you can Steam Chatting with friends in a chat room, there's nothing wrong with doing this, but it's probably not necessary.

If you set a large number of programs to start at startup, it can slow down your computer.Steam may also accidentally consume your data while downloading updates in the background.Plus, launching Steam doesn't take long.

Below we'll show you how to disable Steam from opening automatically on startup.

How to stop Steam from opening automatically on startup

1. Open the Steam client.

2. Click Steam in the top toolbar.

3. Click Settings.

4. Click Interface in the left menu.

5. Check "Run Steam when the computer starts".

This will prevent Steam from starting at boot time.However, if that doesn't work, you may need to change a setting in your operating system.If so, follow the Windows or Mac instructions below.

How to prevent Steam from launching at startup (Windows)

In Windows, there are many startup programs that can be safely disabled, and Steam is one of them.Here's how to disable it on Windows 10 and 11:

1. Press Windows key + I to open Settings.

2. Click Applications.

3. Click Start.

4. Switch Steam to Off.

How to stop Steam from opening at startup (Mac)

Removing startup apps on macOS is easy.Here's how on Ventura:

1. Click Apple menu > System Settings.

2. Click General from the left menu.

3. Click Login Items.

4. Under "Open at login", select Steam and click the minus icon.

Easily prevent Steam from opening automatically on startup

By using the above methods, you can avoid resource occupation, make your computer start more smoothly, and you can open Steam again when you need to enjoy the fun of the game.These simple setting tips allow you to better control the startup items of your computer and let your computer run as you want.