> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.screention.gkernel.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Initial Setup

> Configure Screention for your workflow

After installing Screention, there are a few settings you might want to configure to optimize your experience.

## Auto-Start

By default, Screention does not start with your computer. To ensure it's always ready to capture:

1. Open the main window (click the tray icon or launch from app menu).
2. Go to the **Settings** tab.
3. Toggle the **Launch at startup** switch to **On**.

Screention will now start automatically in the background (minimized to tray) when you log in.

## Check Your Hotkey

The default global hotkey to take a screenshot is:

* **Windows/Linux:** `Ctrl + Alt + A`
* **macOS:** `Cmd + Option + A`

You can verify or change this in the **Settings** tab. See [Settings](/features/settings) for more details.

## Permissions (macOS)

On macOS, Screention requires **Screen Recording** permission to capture your screen.

1. When you first try to take a screenshot, macOS will prompt you to grant permission.
2. Click **Open System Settings**.
3. Enable the toggle for **Screention** under **Screen Recording**.
4. You may need to restart the app for changes to take effect.