If you want to track time automatically, you can set up DeskTime to start tracking the moment you turn on the computer.
Each operating system has a different path to enable DeskTime to start with your computer. Find the information for your OS below:
Windows users:
- Right-click on the desktop icon. Go to Preferences -> Launch on System startup
MacOS users:
- Click on the DeskTime app icon, Preferences -> Launch on System Startup
Note! Please keep in mind that in case you have enabled this feature in your app preferences, but DeskTime still does not start automatically, do the following:
- Disable and re-enable this feature
- You might get prompted to accept specific system permissions regarding DeskTime. Accept these permissions for this feature to work correctly.
- Lastly, check System Settings > General > Login Items & Extensions, and under Open at Login, DeskTime should be visible.
Linux users:
- Click the DeskTime icon -> Preferences -> Launch on System Startup option.