How do i stop messages opening on my desktop at startup?

How do I stop messages opening everytime i start up my mac? It is always open on the desktop when i launch
thanks

From the Messages menu bar, select
Messages ▹ Preferences ▹ General
and check the box marked
When I quit Messages, set my status to Offline

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