How to Stop Descript from Opening on Startup
- George Apostolov
How to Stop Descript from Opening on Startup: step-by-step guide
Go to "System Settings" or "System Preferences."
Use the search bar to find "Login Items" and click on it.
Locate Descript in the list of login items.
Select Descript and click the “-” button to remove it.
Quick answer: 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.
About this Descript tutorial
Prevent Descript from launching automatically when your computer starts by removing it from your system login items. This guide shows how to stop Descript from Opening on Startup in 4 steps, starting with "Go to 'System Settings' or 'System Preferences'" and finishing with "Select Descript and click the '-' button to remove it". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Descript interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to stop Descript from Opening on Startup?
4 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Descript data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Descript. Related guides: How to Transcribe Video in Descript, How to Trim Video in Descript and How to Undo in Descript. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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