App Not Starting at Login? Here's How to Fix It

Why Isn't My App Starting at Login?

Many FIPLAB apps -- especially menu bar utilities -- are designed to launch automatically when you log in to your Mac. If this stops working, it's usually because the login item setting has been removed or macOS needs it to be re-added.

How to Add an App to Your Login Items

macOS Ventura and Later

1. Open System Settings.
2. Click General in the sidebar.
3. Click Login Items.
4. Under Open at Login, click the + button.
5. Navigate to your Applications folder, select the app, and click Open.

macOS Monterey and Earlier

1. Open System Preferences.
2. Click Users & Groups.
3. Select your user account and click the Login Items tab.
4. Click the + button.
5. Navigate to your Applications folder, select the app, and click Add.

Still Not Working?

If the app still doesn't start at login after following the steps above, try these additional steps:

1. Remove and re-add the app -- In the Login Items list, select the app, click the - button to remove it, then add it again using the steps above.
2. Check the app's own preferences -- Some FIPLAB apps have a "Launch at Login" toggle in their settings. Make sure it's enabled.
3. Restart your Mac -- A simple restart can resolve temporary system issues with login items.

Note: macOS may occasionally reset login items after a major system update. If your app stops launching at login after updating macOS, simply re-add it using the steps above.