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title: 'Tutorial: Set Launch Options (Windows and macOS)'
canonical: https://openvpn.net/connect-docs/tutorials/tutorial--set-launch-options--windows-and-macos/
product: OpenVPN Connect Docs
description: Configure OpenVPN Connect to launch automatically after device reboot with launch option settings.
keywords: Launch after reboot
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# Tutorial: Set Launch Options (Windows and macOS)

OpenVPN Connect includes a **Launch Option** setting that controls how the app behaves when your operating system starts or when you sign in. This setting is available on **Windows** and **macOS** versions of the app.

Use this feature to configure automatic behavior such as launching the app at startup, automatically connecting to your most recent profile, or restoring a previous VPN connection.

## Step 1: Open OpenVPN Connect settings

1. Launch OpenVPN Connect.
2. Click or tap the menu icon.
3. Click or tap **Settings**.
4. Locate the **Launch Option** setting.

## Step 2: Choose a launch option

Click to select your preferred launch option from the following:

| **Launch Option** | **Description** |
| --- | --- |
| **Start app** | Launches the app after a reboot without connecting. |
| **Connect latest** | Launches the app after a reboot and tries to connect to the latest connected profile in the list. |
| **Restore connection** | Launches the app after a reboot and tries to reconnect to the profile that was connected before the app shut down. |
| **None** | No actions taken after reboot. |

> **Tip**
>
> If you frequently connect to the same network, using **Connect latest** or **Restore connection** can save time and help maintain a secure, always-on connection.

## Step 3: Save and restart

There is no save button—your selection is applied immediately. Restart your computer to verify that the behavior works as expected.

## Notes

- Launch options apply **per device**, not per profile.
- You can disable or change the launch behavior anytime by revisiting the **Settings \> Launch Option** setting.

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