Do you find yourself constantly visiting the same websites? Wouldn't it be convenient to access them directly from your home screen? This simple guide provides a straightforward method to achieve just that, regardless of your device.

Adding Website Icons to Your Home Screen

iPhone (Safari)

1. Launch the Safari app and navigate to your desired website.
2. Locate and tap the Share icon, typically found at the bottom of the screen.
3. Scroll down the menu and select "Add to Home Screen."
4. Customize the displayed text if needed and confirm by tapping "Add."

iPhone (Chrome)

While Safari is the default browser on iPhones, you can set Chrome as your default, allowing links to open directly in Chrome. To add a website shortcut from Chrome:

1. Open the Shortcuts app.
2. Navigate to "My Shortcuts" and tap the "+" icon.
3. Tap "Add Action" and search for "Safari."
4. Under the "Web" section, select "Open URLs."
5. In the URL text box, type "googlechromes://" followed by the website address (e.g., googlechromes://www.example.com).
6. Tap "Done," rename your shortcut (optional), and tap "Done" again.
7. Select "Add to Home Screen" and confirm by tapping "Add."

Refer to the original article's images for a visual guide to these steps.

Android

1. Open Chrome and visit the website you wish to add.
2. Tap the three vertical dots (menu) in the upper right corner.
3. Select "Add to Home Screen."
4. Adjust the displayed text if desired and tap "Add" twice.

Note: Specific settings may vary depending on your Android device's manufacturer.

Mac (Safari)

1. Open Safari and go to the website.
2. Click the Share button (box with an upward arrow) in the top right corner.
3. Choose "Add Bookmark" and select "Favorites" from the dropdown menu.
4. Adjust the displayed text (optional) and click "Add."

PC

1. Right-click on your desktop.
2. Hover over "New" and select "Shortcut."
3. Enter the website address and click "Next."
4. Name the shortcut and click "Finish."

By following these steps, you can streamline your web browsing and quickly access your most frequented websites.