Learn how to create a desktop shortcut for your favorite website or web page using Chrome and Edge browsers.
Most of us have a few websites that we visit daily. Whether you are using Chrome, Edge, or any other browser, to access the website, you just need to open the web browser and type the URL or click the bookmarked link to access it. But what if you can make it even simpler by creating a desktop shortcut(s) for all your favorite websites? That way, you don’t have to manually open the browser first, just clicking the desktop shortcut will do the job.
In this quick and straightforward tutorial, I will show you how to use the built-in options in Chrome and Edge to create a desktop shortcut for a website. Let’s get started.
Create Desktop Shortcut for a Website in Google Chrome
In Google Chrome, we can use the “Create Shortcut” feature to create a desktop shortcut for any website or web page with just a couple of clicks. Here’s how:
- First, open the Google Chrome browser.
- Go to the website you want to create a shortcut for.
- Click the “Menu” icon (three horizontal dots) on the top-right corner.
- Select “Cast, Save, and Share” > “Create Shortcut” option.
- Click “Create“.
That is it. As soon as you click the button, Chrome creates the website’s desktop shortcut. Double-clicking the shortcut instantly opens the web page in the Chrome browser (or, whatever’s your default browser).
Create Desktop Shortcut for a Website in Microsoft Edge
Unlike Chrome, Edge doesn’t have a specific option. However, you can still add a website’s shortcut to the desktop by dragging and dropping. Here’s how:
- Launch the Edge browser.
- Open the website you want to create a shortcut for.
- Now, drag the lock icon in the address bar and drop it onto your desktop.
- This action creates the desktop shortcut for that website/webpage.
Note: This method also works in Google Chrome.
From now on, double-click the desktop shortcut to open the website. Keep in mind that this is a generic shortcut, which means, it opens in your default web browser. So, if Edge is your default browser, it opens in it. Otherwise, it opens in whatever the default browser is.
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That is all. It is that simple to create desktop shortcuts for your favorite websites. The best thing is that no matter which browser you use, the shortcuts will open the websites in the default web browser. For those who want to make it even simpler, you can also pin websites to the taskbar. That way, you can launch it in one click no matter which app you are using.
If you have any questions or need help, comment below. I’ll be happy to assist.
