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

# Hide app from dock / taskbar

> Remove Verve AI from your dock or taskbar for a stealthier desktop presence

## Overview

This feature allows you to hide the Verve AI Desktop App icon from your macOS Dock or Windows Taskbar while the app remains fully functional. The copilot continues running in the background, but without a visible icon in your system's application bar.

<Tip>
  **Desktop App only** - This feature requires the [Desktop App](/features/desktop-app). Not available in Browser or Mobile versions.
</Tip>

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## How It Works

When you **hide the app** from Dock/Taskbar:

* The app icon disappears from your macOS Dock or Windows Taskbar
* The app continues running normally in the background
* All copilot features remain fully functional
* You can still access the app window on your screen
* The app becomes less noticeable to observers

When you **show the app** (default):

* The app icon is visible in your Dock or Taskbar
* You can click the icon to bring the app window to focus
* Standard application visibility and behavior

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## How to Hide/Show the App

### Using the Hotkey

**Press Cmd + Shift + D (Mac) or Ctrl + Shift + D (Windows)** to toggle the app icon visibility in Dock/Taskbar.

<Tip>
  The toggle works instantly - the icon will appear or disappear from your Dock/Taskbar immediately.
</Tip>

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## Best Practices

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Combine with other stealth features">
    Use this together with [Stealth Mode](/features/stealth-mode), [Custom App Icon](/guides/change-desktop-app-icon), and [Click-Through Mode](/guides/click-through-mode) for a comprehensive stealth setup.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Test before your interview">
    Practice hiding and showing the app icon using **Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + D** so you're comfortable with the toggle during live sessions.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Know how to bring the app back">
    Remember that pressing **Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + D** again will restore the icon to your Dock/Taskbar if you need to access app settings or menus.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Use window management hotkeys">
    Since the Dock/Taskbar icon is hidden, rely on [window management hotkeys](/features/desktop-app#window-management) like **Cmd+H** to hide/show the app window itself.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

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## Important Notes

<Warning>
  When the app is hidden from Dock/Taskbar, you won't be able to click the icon to access menus or bring the window to focus. Use hotkeys for window management instead.
</Warning>

<Note>
  Hiding the app icon doesn't close or minimize the app - it only removes the icon from your Dock/Taskbar. The copilot window and all features remain active.
</Note>

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## Hide from Dock vs. Stealth Mode

Both features help with discretion, but they work differently:

| Feature                                    | Purpose                         | Hotkey               | What it hides                    |
| ------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------- | -------------------- | -------------------------------- |
| **Hide from Dock/Taskbar**                 | Remove app icon from system bar | Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + D | Dock/Taskbar icon only           |
| **[Stealth Mode](/features/stealth-mode)** | Invisible during screen sharing | Settings toggle      | Copilot window from screen share |

**Pro tip:** Use both together for maximum stealth - hide the Dock/Taskbar icon AND enable Stealth Mode so neither the icon nor the copilot window appear during screen sharing.

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## Related Privacy Features

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Stealth Mode" icon="eye-slash" href="/features/stealth-mode">
    Stay invisible during screen sharing
  </Card>

  <Card title="Custom App Icon" icon="image" href="/guides/change-desktop-app-icon">
    Customize app icon for discretion
  </Card>

  <Card title="Click-Through Mode" icon="hand-pointer" href="/guides/click-through-mode">
    Make window non-interactive
  </Card>

  <Card title="Window Transparency" icon="droplet" href="/guides/adjust-window-transparency">
    Make copilot window see-through
  </Card>
</CardGroup>