Adding shortcuts on your phones home screen
On iOS
- Open the webpage: Use Safari or another browser to navigate to the website you want to add.
- Tap the Share icon: Tap the square icon with an arrow pointing up, usually located at the bottom of the screen.
- ** Select "Add to Home Screen":** Scroll down the list of options and tap "Add to Home Screen".
- Name the shortcut: A pop-up will appear where you can edit the name for the shortcut that will display on your home screen.
- Tap "Add": Tap "Add" in the top-right corner, and the icon will be placed on your home screen.
On Android
- Open the webpage: Use Chrome or another browser to go to the website.
- Tap the three-dot menu: Tap the three dots in the top-right corner of the browser.
- Select "Add to home screen": Choose this option from the menu. Some sites might have an "Install app" option instead, but you'll want the "Add to home screen" one for a simple shortcut.
- Edit the name and tap "Add": A dialog box will appear allowing you to rename the shortcut. Tap "Add," and a pop-up will give you the option to either add it automatically or drag and place the icon yourself.