In case you are using Skype on Mac, you may have noticed that the Skype App starts automatically on Mac and keeps running in the background. You will find below the steps to Stop Skype From Starting Automatically on Mac.
Stop Skype From Starting Automatically on Mac
The reason in favour of allowing the Skype App to start with the computer (at login) is to make sure that your computer is always in a state of readiness to receive Skype Calls and Messages.
However, the problem with this setup is that Skype starts with the computer and thereafter it remains active in the background, consuming resources on your Mac.
Skype is known to be a resource intensive App and it can impact the performance of low powered computers.
Also, if you are only using Skype once in a while, there is no particular benefit in allowing the Skype App to continue running in the background and consume resources on your computer.
Hence, it makes sense to make sure that your Mac is not set to allow Skype to start Automatically and keep running in the background.
Stop Skype From Starting Automatically on Mac
In case you are noticing a slowdown of your Mac after installing Skype, it is likely that “Open at Login” option is checked for the Skype App on your Mac.
Luckily, it is really easy to uncheck this option, in case you are able to access Skype from the Dock on your Mac.
Right-click on the Skype icon located in the Dock of your Mac, hoover your mouse over Options and click on Open at Login option in the contextual menu.
This will stop Skype from Starting Automatically on Mac, the next time you start your computer.
Stop Skype From Starting Automatically on Mac Using Settings
In case the Skype Icon is not available on the Dock of your Mac, you will have to go into System Preferences to stop Skype from starting automatically on Mac.
1. Click on the Apple Icon located in the top menu bar of your Mac and then click on System Preferences in the drop-down menu.
2. On the System Preferences screen, click on Users & Groups option.
3. On the Users & Groups Screen, click on your Account Name and then click on Login Items tab.
4. On the Login Items window, select Skype and then click on the minus “-” icon to remove Skype from the list of programs that are allowed to start automatically on Mac.