[[Template:WindowsOnly]] Starting with [[Find what version of Firefox you are using|Firefox version]] 120, you can set Firefox to automatically launch whenever you start or restart your Windows computer. Setting Firefox to auto-launch optimizes efficiency in our browser-centric digital routines, eliminating manual startup delays and facilitating immediate web access. = Opt-in prompt = If you have previously chosen Firefox as your default browser, an opt-in message will appear. Simply click [[Image:Yes, open Firefox button|width=100]] to enable it. [[Image:Auto launch prompt]] = Manual configuration = Didn’t receive the prompt? Follow these steps to manually set up auto-launch: #[[Template:optionspreferences]] #In the {menu General} panel, locate and select the '''Open Firefox automatically when your computer starts up''' option. #;[[Image:Auto launch preferences 1]] #;{note}'''Note:''' This option may not be available if you [[About Studies#w_how-do-i-opt-out|opted out of Studies]] in Firefox Settings.{/note} #If prompted with ''This preference has been disabled in Windows'', click the [https://support.microsoft.com/windows/add-an-app-to-run-automatically-at-startup-in-windows-10-150da165-dcd9-7230-517b-cf3c295d89dd Startup Apps] link. This will guide you to the appropriate section in Windows' system settings. #;[[Image:Auto launch preferences 2]] #Once done, exit the ''Settings'' page. Your adjustments are saved automatically.

Starting with Firefox version 120, you can set Firefox to automatically launch whenever you start or restart your Windows computer. Setting Firefox to auto-launch optimizes efficiency in our browser-centric digital routines, eliminating manual startup delays and facilitating immediate web access.

Opt-in prompt

If you have previously chosen Firefox as your default browser, an opt-in message will appear. Simply click to enable it.

Manual configuration

Didn’t receive the prompt? Follow these steps to manually set up auto-launch:

1. In the Menu bar at the top of the screen, click Firefox and then select Preferences or Settings, depending on your macOS version.Click the menu button and select Settings.
2. In the General panel, locate and select the Open Firefox automatically when your computer starts up option.

   

   Note: This option may not be available if you opted out of Studies in Firefox Settings.

3. 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.

   

4. Once done, exit the Settings page. Your adjustments are saved automatically.