I’m trying to run Notion from the command prompt but it’s not working as expected. When I use start notion, the app opens but stays connected to the command line. This means Notion closes if I exit the command prompt window.
I want Notion to start independently, like how Firefox or Outlook open when using the start command. They launch without any command line output and keep running even after closing the prompt.
I’ve already tried start /b notion but it didn’t solve the issue. Is there a way to make Notion behave like other apps when launched from cmd?
Here’s a code example of what I’ve attempted:
@echo off
start notion
echo Notion should be running now
pause
But this keeps Notion tied to the command window. Any ideas on how to fix this? Thanks for any help!
hey there zack! i’ve had similar issues before. try using start "" "C:\Path\To\Notion.exe" instead. make sure to replace the path with where notion’s actually installed on ur system. this should launch it independently. hope it helps!
I encountered a similar issue with Notion. One solution that worked for me was to create a shortcut to the executable and modify its target properties. By right-clicking the shortcut, selecting Properties, and adding /B before the path in the Target field, you can decouple Notion from the command prompt. For example, the target should look like:
cmd /c start /B “” “C:\Path\to\Notion.exe”
After saving the changes, using this shortcut (or a batch file with the same command) allowed Notion to run independently. Make sure to adjust the file path as needed for your installation.
I’ve dealt with this exact problem before, and I found a workaround that might help you out. Instead of using ‘start notion’, try creating a batch file with the following command:
start “” “C:\Users\YourUsername\AppData\Local\Programs\Notion\Notion.exe”
Replace ‘YourUsername’ with your actual Windows username. This method launches Notion as a separate process, detached from the command prompt. It should keep running even if you close the cmd window.
If that doesn’t work, you could also try using the ‘start /min’ command, which minimizes the window immediately:
start /min “” “C:\Path\To\Notion.exe”
These solutions have worked well for me with other stubborn applications. Let me know if you need any clarification or if you’re still having issues!