Hi everyone,
Did you know that TeamViewer can stay active in the background, even when you close the main interface?
By default, closing the TeamViewer window fully exits the application. But with a small configuration change, you can make TeamViewer minimize to the Windows tray menu instead, keeping it available for incoming connections and ready whenever you need it.
This is especially useful if you frequently rely on TeamViewer and want to avoid reopening it each time.
How to set TeamViewer to run in the background
- Open TeamViewer.
- Navigate to Settings ➜ General.
- Make sure Start TeamViewer with Windows is deactivated. (This allows you to access the Close to tray menu setting in the next step.)
- Go to Advanced settings ➜ Open advanced settings.
- Under General advanced settings, enable Close to tray menu.
- Click OK to save.
- (Optional) If you want TeamViewer to start automatically with Windows, return to Settings ➜ General and reactivate Start TeamViewer with Windows.
Why this is useful
Keeping TeamViewer running in the background ensures that:
- You remain reachable for unattended access or support sessions.
- You don’t need to relaunch the app each time.
- Your workflow stays smooth and uninterrupted.
What do you think?
Is this tip helpful? Have ideas on how this workflow could be improved?
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