OS X Mavericks: Login Items pane of Users & Groups preferences
To have apps, documents, or server connections open automatically when you log in to your Mac, open Users & Groups preferences, then click the Login Items tab.
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| List of items |
Items that open automatically at login. |
| Hide checkbox |
If you don’t want an item’s windows to be visible after login, select Hide. This option has no effect on server connections; server connections always appear in the Finder after login. |
| Item column |
Icon or name of the app, document, or connection that opens automatically. To see detailed information, hold the pointer over the item for a moment. |
| Kind column |
Type of item (app, document, or folder). |
| Add (+) and Delete (-) |
To have an item open automatically at login, click Add (+), then select the item. To stop an item from opening automatically, select the name of the item, then click Delete (-). |