# How to Stop Descript from Opening on Startup

> To stop Descript from opening on startup using System Settings or System Preferences, search for Login Items, locate Descript in the list, select it, and click the minus button to remove it.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-stop-descript-from-opening-on-startup/
Apps: Descript
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a4efaab56e05a00ffaefe/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Go to "System Settings" or "System Preferences."
2. Use the search bar to find "Login Items" and click on it.
3. Locate Descript in the list of login items.
4. Select Descript and click the “-” button to remove it.