Automatically Launch Asana desktop App on Windows Startup

[Mehmet_Bozatli]

Self explanatory, but also launch in same position on screen, so it feels like an ever-present widget.

[Levar_M]

Hi @Mehmet_Bozatli I’m surprised this isn’t already an official feature; however, I was able to dig up some old posts about this very issue here

Windows App- no Launch when Windows Starts, doesn't remember window size/position

I’ve been using Asana daily for about 6 months, and the latest update broke workarounds I made- the Windows app has no Launch when Windows Starts option, and Asana still doesn’t save the window size and position on exit. First, the Windows App has no “Launch with Windows Startup” function. This is important functionality that most programs have, and there should be an option in Asana for this. I’m aware there’s a workaround; that was 3 years ago and it’s time! (here:)Start Asana desktop app au…

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Desktop App doesn't remember place and size

Hello, thank you for the Desktop app, it’s great. But it does not remember the size and place on the desktop. It’s really annoying. Is there any way how to fix it? Thanks Tomas

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I was able to achieve launching Asana at startup on Windows by performing the following steps manually.
Disclaimer: You follow these steps at your own risk. An update may break this functionality.

Step 1: locate folder where Asana application file is located

Location of Asana app

“C:\Users%userprofile%\AppData\Local\Asana\Asana.exe”

Step 2: create a shortcut of Asana and place that shortcut in the Startup folder for the current user

Location of Startup folder

C:\Users%userprofile%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup

When everything is complete it should look like this

The next time you reboot Asana should auto start as of 6/17/2025 and version 2.4.1 (x64) of the Asana app

As for the app remembering the same position, I’m not sure if that’s currently possible especially if you’re using multiple screens, but for the Asana app itself you can right click → Properties under the Shortcut tab of the Asana app and select if you want it Minimized, Normal window or Maximized whenever the App gets launched

Hope this helps