Below are the instructions to create a desktop icon that will open your web browser directly to a particular webpage. Pick the correct operating system (Windows or Mac) and the web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Safari, etc.) from the list below:
Windows
Chrome
- Click the Chrome menu Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
- Select Tools.
- Select Create application shortcuts.
- In the dialog that appears, choose where to place the icon on your computer.
- Click Create.
Firefox
- Resize the window with the webpage so that the desktop and the window are both visible.
- Click the globe icon on the left side of the address bar near the top.
- While still holding the mouse down, drag the icon over to the desktop and then release. This should create the shortcut.
Internet Explorer (on Windows 7 or 8)
- Right click in empty space on the webpage.
- Select “Create shortcut” and confirm your selection.
- Minimize the browser window and look around desktop to find where the icon appeared
Edge (on Windows 10)
- Right click on an empty area on your desktop, and click on "New" and then "Shortcut"
- Type in the web address for the website. (ex: https://www.brainhq.com)
- Type in a name for this icon. (ex: BrainHQ)
- Click on "Finish". Double click on the short cut to use it later.
Mac
- Resize the window with the webpage so that the desktop and the window are both visible.
- Highlight the address in the address bar.
- Drag the highlighted selection onto the desktop.
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