How Do I Stop Spotify From Opening on Startup on My Mac?

In both cases, you should probably change a small setting.

With the setting changed, Spotify will not open automatically.

Spotify on Mac with the Preferences menu selected.

Here’s what to do:

pop fire up Spotify app.

Scroll down to theStartup and Window Behaviorsection.

Next toOpen Spotify automatically after you log into your rig, tap the menu and clickNo.

Show Advanced Settings Highlighted from the preferences area on Spotify for Mac.

nudge the Apple menu in the top left corner of the screen.

Click your user account (it’s probably theAdminaccount at the top of the list).

Uncheck the box next toSpotify.

The Spotify setting to disable automatic opening.

Why Does Spotify Always Open When I Turn on My Mac?

Spotify opens every time you turn on your Mac because it’s trying to be helpful.

If you don’t like this behavior, change the behavior to suit your needs.

A Mac desktop with the System Preferences menu selected.

PressCtrl+Shift+Escto open Task Manager > choose theStartuptab > highlightSpotifyon the list > and clickDisable.

suspend the autoplay feature if you don’t want suggested songs to play after an album or playlist ends.

On mobile devices, tapHome>controls>Playback>Autoplay>Off.

Mac System Preferences with Users & Groups highlighted.

To remove access,disconnect Spotify from Facebook.

prior to beginning, ensure you have a way to enter to your Spotify account without Facebook.

Then from your Facebook account go toSettings and Privacy>controls>Apps & Websites>Spotify>Remove.

The Mac Users & Groups window.

The Mac Login Items preferences with Spotify hidden.