How to Add PCloud in startup applications?

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I am using PCloud (cloud storage) on my Ubuntu 14.04 machine. To avoid any misunderstanding, I want to clarify that PCloud is just another Dropbox like cloud storage solution. I want to start this application automatically every time I log in. To do this I've searched the binary file in the "/" directory of my machine, but I've found no binary files for PCloud!!!

How can I add PCloud in startup applications?

Is this a background service? Also, do you want to start it when the machine boots, or when you log in? — You'reAGitForNotUsingGit, Mar 16 '16 at 01:52
@AndroidDev This is not a background service. Actually, I want to start it when I log in. — tuxtu, Mar 16 '16 at 01:55
the executable is named psyncgui and is located under /usr/bin/ — Nicolas, Mar 21 '16 at 07:14
Possible duplicate of How do I start applications automatically on login? paired with How to find out the terminal command of an application? — David Foerster, Jun 28 '16 at 18:56

score 2 · Accepted Answer · edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:24

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To find the command:

Most default applications will have a .desktop file located in /usr/share/applications.

To find out about the corresponding terminal command that will be run when launching one of these applications open the file browser Nautilus and right click on the application's icon to select Properties in the context menu. [Then, look at the "command" box]

Taken from here

Then: Dash > Startup Applications

Add a new entry, and in the "command" box, put the command to launch this program from CMDline.

Please note, it may not start instantly after logon. It might be 30 seconds before it opens.

edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:24

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answered Mar 16 '16 at 01:59

You'reAGitForNotUsingGit

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thanks for your reply. Unfortunately, I can't find the "command" to launch this program, that's the main problem. – tuxtu Mar 16 '16 at 02:03
@tuxtu See edited answer. – You'reAGitForNotUsingGit Mar 16 '16 at 02:10

How to Add PCloud in startup applications?

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