Creating Website Desktop Application Shortcut

Summary

Creating a shortcut to a website on your Desktop

Body

Issue

I would like a desktop shortcut to a specific website.

 

Environment:

  • Firefox
  • Google Chrome

 

Resolution

In Firefox:

Drag icon from URL onto blank space on desktop.

 

In Google Chrome:

  1. Navigate to desired website
  2. Click the Settings menu (3 vertical dots in the upper right) also known as the Kabob
  3. Point to Save and share
  4. Click Create Shortcut
    Save and share shortcut in Google Chrome
  5. Check the box for Open as New Window
    Uploaded Image (Thumbnail)
  6. Right click on new window on Task Bar
  7. Click on Pin to Taskbar

Details

Details

Article ID: 1144
Created
Fri 4/26/19 9:41 AM
Modified
Wed 5/15/24 4:34 PM