How to Stop Spotify from Starting Automatically on All Devices

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"Why does Spotify open on startup? Is there any way to fix it?"

When you install the Spotify app on your computer, it defaults to automatically launching the app when you turn on your computer. This may slow down your boot process. If Spotify also starts automatically on your phone, it could be due to some settings issues. If you think this is annoying, you can easily prevent it from happening. Here, we will show you the detailed steps on how to stop Spotify from starting automatically Android/iOS/Samsung/Windows/Mac. Check it out below.

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Part 1. Stop Spotify from Opening on Startup Android
Part 2. Stop Spotify from Opening on Startup Samsung/iOS
Part 3. Stop Spotify from Opening on Startup Windows
Part 4. Stop Spotify from Opening on Startup Mac
Part 5. Stop Spotify from Opening on Startup Web
Extra Tips: Play Spotify Music Offline without Premium
In Conclusion

Part 1. How to Stop Spotify from Starting Automatically Android

If Spotify starts automatically Android, it's possible that you allowed the Spotify app to launch automatically when the device starts. Or it could be because you're using Spotify Connect to play music and the background setting is turned on. Thankfully, you can disable Spotify autostart Android by disabling any option related to Spotify auto-launch or background activity in your device settings.

Now let's see how to stop Spotify from opening on startup Android.

Step 1. Power on your Android phone. Then go to the 'Settings' app.

Step 2. Head to 'Manage apps' > 'Permissions'.

manage apps on android settings

Step 3. Click on the 'Autostart' option.

autostart option in android settings

Step 4. Locate the Spotify app and then toggle the switch to off.

Part 2. How to Stop Spotify from Opening on Startup Samsung/iOS

You can also stop Spotify opening on startup by disabling background app refresh. It can prevent apps like Spotify from being allowed in the background when they're not open, including when you turn on your phone. This also helps save battery life and speed up boot times. Now let's see how to stop Spotify from starting automatically Samsung/iOS.

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Step 1. Open the Settings app on your iOS/Samsung device.

Step 2. Click "General" and then choose "Background App Refresh".

Step 3. Find Spotify and turn off the switch to disable the background app refresh for Spotify.

Part 3. How to Stop Spotify from Opening on Startup Windows 11/10/Others

Windows is the most widely used system and comes in different models such as Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10/11. Many Windows computers automatically launch Spotify when you start your computer. But you can easily prevent Spotify from starting automatically in a number of ways. Read on now and learn how to remove Spotify from startup Windows 10 or other systems in 4 ways.

Way 1. Via Spotify Settings

Step 1. Open the Spotify app on your Windows computer. Then you will see its main screen.

Step 2. Hit on the '...' icon at the top-left corner of the Spotify app. Then click "Edit" > "Preferences" to open the settings window.

preferences in spotify windows app

Step 3. Scroll down to find and click the "Show Advanced Settings" button.

show spotify advanced settings on pc

Step 4. Find the "Startup and Windows Behaviour" section and select "No" from the drop-down menu of "Open Spotify automatically after you log into the computer".

stop spotify from opening on startup windows via spotify app

Way 2. By Windows Task Manager

Step 1. Right-click on a blank area of the taskbar from the bottom of your Windows PC and choose "Task Manager". Or you can use the keyboard shortcut 'Ctrl + Shift + Esc' or 'Ctrl + Alt + Del' to get the task manager window.

Step 2. On the pop-up task manager window, select the "Startup" tab.

startup option in task manager on windows

Step 3. Right-click "Spotify" and then select "Disable".

disable spotify open on startup windows via task manager

Way 3. Via Windows Run App

Step 1. Press the keyboard shortcut 'Start + R' to open the Run app. Or, you can type 'run' in the search box on the Windows bottom menu bar to launch it.

start the run app on windows

Step 2. Type %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup in the search box on the Run app. Then press Enter keyboard or hit on the 'OK' button.

Step 3. Now, check whether the Spotify app is in the window or not. If yes, then touch and right-click on it. Then click 'Delete'.

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Way 4. Via Windows Settings App

Step 1. Go to the Settings app on your Windows computer.

Step 2. Touch 'Apps' from the left panel. Then choose 'Startup'.

startup option in windows settings

Step 3. Locate the Spotify app and toggle the switch off.

prevent spotify from auto starting on windows

Part 4. How to Stop Spotify from Opening on Startup Mac

Mac computer usually runs more smoothly compared to Windows computer. Yet, it is still annoying sometimes if Spotify opens on startup Mac. Now, check the tutorial below and see how to make Spotify not open on startup Mac.

Way 1. Via Spotify Preferences

Step 1. Launch Spotify and hit on the Spotify icon at the top left on the screen. Then click "Preferences".

preferences option in spotify for mac app

Step 2. Next, scroll to find the "Show Advanced Settings" button. Then go to "Startup and Window Behaviour".

go to spotify advanced settings on mac

Step 3. At last, find the setting "Open Spotify automatically after you log into the computer". And then select "No" on the drop-down menu.

prevent spotify from opening on startup mac by spotify app

Way 2. Via Mac System Preferences

For the Mac system, you can also control the startup apps by going into the system preferences.

stop spotify from opening on startup mac by mac system preferences

Step 1. Click the "System Preferences" top menu.

Step 2. Click "Users & Groups" and then select the "Login item" tab.

Step 3. You will see a list of accounts and startup apps.

Step 3. Click the lock icon and input your Apple ID to unlock it first.

Step 4. You can unselect the box beside "Spotify" to remove Spotify from startup.

Way 3. Via Apps Dock

If you keep the Spotify app in Dock on Mac, then you can stop Spotify auto start via it. Here check the steps below and learn how to do that.

turn off spotify auto open by apps dock on mac

Step 1. Find and right-click on the Spotify icon in Dock.

Step 2. Touch 'Options' and then uncheck 'Open at Login'. Then the Spotify app won't auto open on your Mac computer.

Part 5. How to Stop Spotify from Opening on Startup from Web

What if Spotify opens on startup even though disabled on computers? Is there a way to stop Spotify start automatically Android, iPhone or car? If you are bothered by this issue, this must have something to do with the Spotify web player. It is a web-based app that runs on different devices and systems. To prevent Spotify from starting automatically, please follow the steps to disable it.

disable spotify on startup from web

Step 1. Run the Spotify app from your devices.

Step 2. Go to the Settings window.

Step 3. Click "Advanced Settings".

Step 4. Unselect the option "Allow Spotify to be opened from the web".

Also, if you shut down your device without turning off the Spotify app due to a system update, it is normal that it will start automatically.

Extra Tips: How to Listen to Spotify Music Offline without Spotify Premium/App

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Step 2. Click on the 'three dots' icon at the top-right corner and choose 'Preferences'. Then click on the 'Convert' tab and you can reset the output parameters such as the format, bit rate, etc. Then click the 'OK' button.

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In Summary

Now you've learned how to stop Spotify from opening on startup on all devices including Android, iOS, Samsung, Windows, and Mac. By implementing the above steps, you can have more control over Spotify and enjoy a better user experience. By the way, DRmare Spotify Music Converter is a powerful tool to help you save money, play Spotify offline without Premium, and listen to Spotify on any device or music player.