Open Firefox automatically when you start your computer
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Starting from Firefox version 120, you can set Firefox to automatically launch whenever you start or restart your Windows computer.
Opt-in prompt
For users who have previously chosen Firefox as their default browser, an opt-in message will appear. Simply click the
to enable it.Manual configuration
Didn’t receive the prompt? Follow these steps to manually set up auto-launch:
- At the top-right of the screen, click
.
- Choose from the dropdown.
- In the General panel, locate and select the Open Firefox automatically when your computer starts up option.
- If prompted with This preference has been disabled in Windows, click the Startup Apps link. This will guide you to the appropriate section in Windows' system settings.
- Once done, exit the Settings page. Your adjustments are saved automatically.