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# Bambu Lab Client MacOS setup: allow open on startup & run in background


# Bambu Lab Client macOS Setup: Allow Open on Startup

To ensure the SimplyPrint Bambu Lab Client starts automatically when you log in, follow these steps to add it to your **Login Items** and allow it to run in the background.

## Step 1: Add to Login Items

1. Open **System Settings** on your Mac.
2. Go to **General** > **Login Items**.
3. Under the **Open at Login** section, click the **+** (plus) button.
4. Navigate to **Applications** > **simplyprint-bambu-lab**.
5. Select the **simplyprint-bambu-lab** file and click **Open**.

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## Step 2: Allow Running in the Background

1. In the **Login Items** section, scroll down to **Allow in the Background**.
2. Find **simplyprint-bambu-lab** in the list.
3. Toggle the switch **ON** to allow it to run in the background.

This ensures the SimplyPrint Bambu Lab Client starts automatically and continues running as needed.

For further guidance, you can refer to Apple’s official instructions: [Open items automatically when you log in](https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/open-items-automatically-when-you-log-in-mh15189/mac).

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