---
id: bridge-devices.does-the-bridge-app-keep-running-in-the-tray
url: https://storagestudio.us/faq/bridge-devices/does-the-bridge-app-keep-running-in-the-tray
category: "Bridge & your devices"
subcategory: "The Bridge app on your PC"
question: "Does the Bridge app keep running after I close its window on Windows?"
alt_questions:
  - "Where did SS Bridge go when I closed it?"
  - "Bridge system tray icon"
  - "Is Bridge still sharing when minimised?"
  - "Bridge runs in the background on PC"
  - "How do I reopen Bridge from the tray?"
short_answer: "Yes. On Windows, closing or minimising SS Bridge sends it to the system tray, where it keeps sharing. Click the tray icon to reopen it, or use the power button → Quit to stop it completely."
tags: ["bridge app", "windows", "tray"]
related: ["https://storagestudio.us/faq/bridge-devices/how-do-i-quit-or-restart-the-bridge-app", "https://storagestudio.us/faq/bridge-devices/how-do-i-make-bridge-start-with-windows"]
applies_to: "all"
last_reviewed: 2026-10-01
---

# Does the Bridge app keep running after I close its window on Windows?

Yes. On Windows, Bridge lives in the system tray: closing or minimising its window keeps it running and sharing in the background. Click the tray icon to bring the window back, or right-click it for options.

To stop Bridge fully, use the power button at the far right of its tabs and choose **Quit**.

- [Quit or restart Bridge](https://storagestudio.us/faq/bridge-devices/how-do-i-quit-or-restart-the-bridge-app)
- [Start with Windows](https://storagestudio.us/faq/bridge-devices/how-do-i-make-bridge-start-with-windows)