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You may notice that the Spotify application opens every time you boot up your computer. This may be due to the fact that you've unwittingly enabled this option on your device. If you don’t want to listen to music right away, it can be distracting or annoying to have the Spotify app open automatically. Hopefully, this article will have helped you discover effective ways to stop Spotify from opening on Startup for your Windows PC and Mac.

Part 1 Stop Spotify from Opening on Windows Startup

There are three methods to stop Spotify from starting automatically on your Windows PC. Just choose the one you think it's easy and direct.

Method 1 Disable Automatic Opening from Spotify Through App Settings

Step 1: Open the Spotify app.

Step 2: Click a three-dot menu icon in the top left corner. Select Edit > Preferences.

Step 3: Navigate to the Startup and window behavior section. Click the drop-down menu and choose "NO".

Method 2 Stop Automatic Opening from Spotify Through System Settings

Step 1: Open the Start menu and click Settings.

Step 2: Go to Apps > Startup. Then find the Spotify app, turn off the option to make Spotify not automatically start when you log in.

Method 3 Stop Automatic Opening from Spotify Through Windows Task Manager

Step 1: Right click on the bottom of the interface, then click "Task Manager".

Step 2: Go to Startup apps. Find the Spotify app in the list, and right select "Disable."

Part 2 Stop Spotify from Automatically Starting on Mac

If you'd like to prevent Spotify from opening on Mac's startup by adjusting the Spotify app's settings, just follow the similar steps on the method 1 for Windows PC. Apart from this method, you can also able to make Spotify not open through Mac's system preferences. Here are the steps.

Step 1: Click the Apple icon at the upper left.

Step 2: Choose System Settings > General > Login Items.

Step 3: Select Spotify, then click the minus sign (-). Spotify will not start automatically after login on your Mac.

Bonus Tricks: Download Spotify Songs to MP3 for Playing Anywhere

Want to download Spotify songs to MP3 for playing anywhere? Below, we've also outlined a workable trick to download and play music offline outside of the Spotify app.

Tool Required: AudiCable Spotify Music Recorder

AudiCable Spotify Music Recorder is an expert at exporting tracks, playlists, albums, podcasts and radio shows to your Windows PC & Mac. This top-notch Spotify music converter has the ability of converting Spotify music to MP3/AAC/WAV/FLAC/AIFF/ALAC while maintaining the lossless sound quality. You're allowed to play Spotify songs anywhere once the music conversion completes. The ad-free music is still playable even if you've unsubscribed from Spotify.

💡Tutorial on Downloading Spotify Songs to PC

AudiCable is compatible with the latest operating systems of Windows and Mac. Please first download and install AudiCable Audio Recorder per your computer system.

Step 1 Select Spotify Platform

Start AudiCable program on your computer. Most popular music streaming platforms are displayed on the music tab of AudiCable. Choose to record from "Spotify".

Note: To switch to the Spotify App Mode, just click a swapping icon at the top-right corner of the platform.

Step 2 Configure Output Parameters for Spotify

Click "Settings" menu, then choose "MP3". Besides, you can also choose Output Quality, Convert Speed and others.

Step 3 Add and Read Spotify Playlist

Open your liked Spotify playlist, album, or artist on the web player, then find and click a "+" sign on the bottom left corner. AudiCable will quickly analyze the playlist, then you need to select songs ready for conversion, confirm "Add".

Note: If you'd like to add Spotify music via the App Mode, you can copy and paste the music link into the search box of AudiCable.

Step 4 Download Spotify Tracks as MP3

Click the "Convert" button, AudiCable will start converting songs to local MP3 files in batches. The conversion process will be completed soon. If you want to stop the conversion, just click "Abort".

Step 5 Check Downloaded Spotify Songs

Once finished, tap "Converted" on the left tab, then click a "Folder" icon behind any song. You'll see converted Spotify MP3-files as the local folder pops up.

 Disclaimer: 

• All these methods are for personal or educational use only.
• You should not use this tool to distribute music or for business.

Final Words

With the methods we’ve mentioned in the article, we hope you can easily stop Spotify from opening on startup when you don't intend to use it. On top of that, the additional trick is also of great help if you're looking to play Spotify music on any MP3 player limitlessly. You may still enjoy lossless music without running the Spotify app by using AudiCable Spotify Music Recorder.

Note: AudiCable's free trial only allows you to record the first 1 minute of each audio file. To get the full conversion, please become a registered member by buying a license from AudiCable.

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