---
id: bridge-devices.how-do-i-make-bridge-start-with-windows
url: https://storagestudio.us/faq/bridge-devices/how-do-i-make-bridge-start-with-windows
category: "Bridge & your devices"
subcategory: "The Bridge app on your PC"
question: "How do I make Bridge start automatically when I sign in to Windows?"
alt_questions:
  - "Start with Windows option in Bridge"
  - "Launch SS Bridge at login"
  - "Bridge auto start"
  - "Run Bridge on startup"
  - "Stop Bridge opening at sign-in"
short_answer: "In Bridge's Settings, under Window & startup, turn on Start with Windows. Bridge then opens automatically when you sign in; switch it off to stop that."
tags: ["bridge app", "windows", "startup"]
related: ["https://storagestudio.us/faq/bridge-devices/does-the-bridge-app-keep-running-in-the-tray", "https://storagestudio.us/faq/bridge-devices/what-settings-does-the-bridge-app-have"]
applies_to: "all"
last_reviewed: 2026-10-01
---

# How do I make Bridge start automatically when I sign in to Windows?

Open Bridge's **Settings**, find **Window & startup**, and turn on **Start with Windows**. Bridge then launches automatically when you sign in, so your Mac can reach it without you opening it first. Turn the switch off to stop it starting on its own.

In the same section, **Open to Connect on launch** shows your connecting code as soon as the app starts.

- [Running in the tray](https://storagestudio.us/faq/bridge-devices/does-the-bridge-app-keep-running-in-the-tray)