Auto-Start Applications on Ubuntu Login

Applications can start automatically when you log into Ubuntu, meaning your favorite programs open the moment your desktop loads.

This handy feature lets you have essential software ready to go without you having to open each one manually.

You decide which apps launch, picking from what Ubuntu suggests or adding your own programs.

For example, you might want your music player or a coding tool to start every time you boot up your computer. This way, your work or entertainment begins instantly.

How to get applications to startup at login in Ubuntu Linux

You can set up applications to auto-start on Ubuntu login using the Startup Applications tool. This handy feature means your favorite programs will be ready the moment you sign in, saving you time and clicks every day.

Here’s how to set up applications to start automatically when you log into Ubuntu Linux.

Ubuntu’s Startup Applications tool manages programs that launch when you log in. This Startup Applications tool lets you choose which applications start automatically with your Ubuntu session, ensuring your essential programs are ready when you begin your work.

To open Startup Applications, click the Activities overview (the dashboard where you can see all your open applications and search for new ones) and search for Startup Applications.

Alternatively, press Alt+F2 and type `gnome-session-properties` to launch the same tool.

Once Startup Applications opens, click Add. Then, enter the command that runs when you log in (you can skip the Name and Comment fields if you like).

For example, to make Firefox start automatically, type Firefox in the Command field and confirm with Add.

You can type the command, or click the Browse… button and select a command.

You’ll usually find the commands for applications you want to auto-start in the /usr/bin folder. If you don’t know the command for the application you want to automatically startup, use the Browse… button and go to the /usr/bin directory.

Auto-start applications list: Select an application from the auto-start applications list that you wish to run automatically when you log into Ubuntu. After choosing an application, click the Add button to include that specific application in your auto-start list.

The application will automatically start the next time you boot up and log in.

That should do it!

Conclusion:

• Configuring startup applications in Ubuntu Linux is a straightforward process that enhances user experience.
• The Startup Applications tool simplifies the setup by allowing users to automatically add application commands to start at login.
• Users can also browse the /usr/bin directory to find the commands for applications they wish to set for auto-start.
• This customization ensures that preferred applications are readily available upon logging in, streamlining workflow and saving time.