Turn on or off automatic start-up
If you want RescueTime to automatically start up when you turn on your computer (one less thing you have to remember to do), then we share details below on how to get this fired up on Windows and Mac.
Windows
During the RescueTime install process you'll have the option to start RescueTime automatically when you start up your computer. Please follow the steps below.
1. Click
Windows+R to open the Run window
2. Type “
shell:startup” into the Open box
3. Click
OK
4. This creates a shortcut to RescueTime inside the Startup folder
5. The RescueTime app will now automatically open when you start up your computer
6. To turn off automatic start-up
Open
Task Manager from the
Start menu or click
CTRL + ALT + DELETE simultaneously > Click the
Startup tab > Search for
RescueTime > Click the
Disable button
Mac
During the RescueTime install process you'll be asked to start RescueTime automatically when you start up your computer. If you missed this option then not to worry. There is another way.
- Go to your System Settings
- Click on General > Login Items
Click the "+" button and search for the RescueTime folder > click the Open button
The RescueTime app will now automatically open when you start up your computer.- To turn off automatic start-up
Click the "+" button and search for the RescueTime folder > click the Open button
The RescueTime app will now automatically open when you start up your computer.Click on the RescueTime app and hit the "-" button
Please note: In order for RescueTime to automatically start up you must move the RescueTime app to the Applications folder.