How to Start Phone Link Automatically When You Sign In

Configure Startup Apps in Task Manager

Task Manager 📊 (a tool for monitoring system performance and managing background processes) controls which apps run automatically when Windows starts. You can use Task Manager to start phone link when i sign in to windows by finding the app in your startup list and turning it on, which forces the program to launch every time you turn on your computer.

1. Press the Ctrl+Shift+Esc keys simultaneously to open Task Manager 📊.

   

2. Click the Startup apps icon on the left-hand menu. The icon looks like a gauge or a speedometer.

   

3. Scroll down the list until you locate Phone Link.
4. Click on Phone Link to select it.
5. Click the Enable button in the top-right corner of the window. If the button says Disable, the app is already set to run at startup and you can leave it alone.

Adjust Background App Permissions in Windows Settings

Windows uses background app permissions to control whether software can run tasks when you are not actively interacting with the window. Adjusting these permissions helps start phone link when i sign in to windows by giving the application the exact system access it needs to launch and maintain your device connection right away.

1. Open Settings ⚙️ by pressing the Win+I.

   

2. Click on System in the left sidebar.
3. Click on System components.

   

4. Scroll down to find Phone Link in your application list.

   

5. Click the three dots menu button next to Phone Link and select Advanced options.
6. Locate the section titled Background apps permissions.
7. Click the drop-down menu and select either Always or Optimized. Choosing Never will prevent the app from launching automatically.

Check Windows Startup Settings in the Settings App

Modern versions of Windows allow you to manage startup behavior directly through the main system configuration menus alongside Task Manager 📊. Checking the main apps menu helps start phone link when i sign in to windows by providing an alternative switch to turn on automatic launching if the tool is disabled in your system preferences.

1. Open Settings ⚙️ by pressing the Win+I.
2. Click on Apps in the left sidebar.

   

3. Click on Startup to view applications that launch alongside your operating system.

   

4. Find Phone Link in the list of applications.
5. Toggle the switch next to Phone Link to the On position.

Verify Link to Windows Service Status on Your Mobile Device

Verifying your mobile app status helps start phone link when i sign in to windows by ensuring your phone allows the background connection needed for a successful computer launch.

1. Open the Settings app on your smartphone.
2. Navigate to the Apps or Application Manager menu.
3. Locate and tap on Link to Windows.
4. Tap on Battery or Battery usage.
5. Select Unrestricted or Optimized to ensure the mobile service stays active in the background.

Manage Notification Settings for Seamless Reconnection

If Phone Link opens briefly upon sign-in and then crashes or disconnects immediately, notification permissions between your computer and mobile device may be out of sync. Managing these device preferences helps start phone link when i sign in to windows by keeping both devices communicating properly so the app stays open after you log in.

1. Open Settings by pressing the Windows Key + I.
2. Click on Bluetooth & devices.
3. Click on Mobile devices.
4. Click on your connected smartphone to open its specific device management page.
5. Toggle the switch to On for features like Get notifications from your phone and Show mobile device photos in File Explorer.

If This Didn't Work

If Phone Link still refuses to start upon signing in, unlink your mobile device entirely from the Phone Link app settings on both your PC and your phone, then pair the devices again from scratch. Resetting your device pair is the best way to start phone link when i sign in to windows if stubborn cache files or broken tokens keep blocking the app.

Phone Link frequently disconnects after startup when battery saver features on your mobile device put the companion app to sleep. Ensure your phone allows the Link to Windows service to run unrestricted in the background, and verify that both your computer and mobile device share an active, stable internet or Bluetooth connection.