You Asked: How Do I Run a Program on Startup Ubuntu?
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How do I set a program to run on startup Linux?

Automatically run program on Linux startup via cron

  1. Open the default crontab editor. $ crontab -e. …
  2. Add a line starting with @reboot. …
  3. Insert the command to start your program after the @reboot. …
  4. Save the file to install it to the crontab. …
  5. Check if crontab is properly configured (optional).

How do I allow a program to run on startup?

Select the Start button, then select Settings > Apps > Startup. Make sure any app you want to run at startup is turned On. If you don’t see the Startup option in Settings, right-click the Start button, select Task Manager, then select the Startup tab. (If you don’t see the Startup tab, select More details.)

Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne

Automotive & Future Transportation Editor

Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.

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