diff --git a/home/.config/autostart/discord.desktop b/home/.config/autostart/discord.desktop
index 054a26d..618ba5a 100644
--- a/home/.config/autostart/discord.desktop
+++ b/home/.config/autostart/discord.desktop
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ Name=Discord
 StartupWMClass=discord
 Comment=All-in-one voice and text chat for gamers that's free, secure, and works on both your desktop and phone.
 GenericName=Internet Messenger
-Exec=/opt/discord/Discord
+Exec=/opt/discord/Discord --start-minimized
 Icon=discord
 Type=Application
 Categories=Network;InstantMessaging;
diff --git a/home/.config/autostart/element.desktop b/home/.config/autostart/element.desktop
index 443d9f1..01e9c92 100644
--- a/home/.config/autostart/element.desktop
+++ b/home/.config/autostart/element.desktop
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ Name=Element
 StartupWMClass=element
 Comment=Chat client for matrix protocl
 GenericName=Internet Messenger
-Exec=/usr/bin/element-desktop
+Exec=/usr/bin/element-desktop --hidden
 Icon=element
 Type=Application
 Categories=Network;InstantMessaging;