How to Pin a Website to Desktop: A Step-by-Step Guide

If you’re looking for a swift way to reach your favorite websites, creating desktop shortcuts is the answer! With just a few clicks, you can have instant access to any webpage. Plus, you can add these shortcuts to your Start Menu and Taskbar on Windows 10, or to your Launchpad and Dock on a Mac.

Let’s explore how to pin a Website to Desktop with shortcuts using Google Chrome and Safari.

How to Create a Desktop Shortcut to a Website Using Chrome

Pinning a website to taskbar means that you can access it with just one click, without having to search for it among your bookmarks or tabs. It’s a great way to save time and stay organized, especially if you frequently visit the same website. In this article, we’ll show you how to pin a website to taskbar in just a few simple steps.

Open Chrome Browser:

• Launch Google Chrome on your Mac or Windows 10 computer.

Navigate to the Website:

• Visit the website you want to create a shortcut for. It can be any site you frequent.

Create Shortcut:

• Click on the three-dot icon at the top-right corner of the window.
• Hover over “More tools” and select “Create shortcut.”

Name Your Shortcut:

• Enter a name for your shortcut and click “Create.”
• You can also choose to open the website in its own browser window by checking the “Open as window” box.

Access Your Shortcut:

• Your shortcut will appear on the desktop with the website’s icon.
• Double-click the shortcut to open the website in Chrome.

How to Create a Desktop Shortcut to a Website Using Safari Browser

Open Safari Browser:

• Launch Safari on your Mac.

Visit the Website:

• Go to the website you want to create a shortcut for.

Create Shortcut:

• Click on the “File” menu at the top of the screen.
• Select “Add to Dock” or “Add to Favorites” to create a shortcut in your Dock or Favorites bar.

Access Your Shortcut:

• Your shortcut will now be accessible from the Dock or Favorites bar for quick access.

Additional Tips:

• Shortcut Location on Windows 10:
• After creating a shortcut, find it in your Recently Added apps or the Chrome Apps folder in the Start menu. Right-click the icon to pin it to your Taskbar or Start menu.
• Shortcut Location on Mac:
• On Mac, the shortcut will appear in your Launchpad. You can also drag it to your Dock for faster access.