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

1. Click the Chrome menu  Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
2. Select Tools.
3. Select Create application shortcuts.
4. In the dialog that appears, choose where to place the icon on your computer.
5. Click Create.

Firefox

1. Resize the window with the webpage so that the desktop and the window are both visible.
2. Click the globe icon on the left side of the address bar near the top.
3. 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)

1. Right click in empty space on the webpage.
2. Select “Create shortcut” and confirm your selection.
3. Minimize the browser window and look around desktop to find where the icon appeared

Edge (on Windows 10)

1. Right click on an empty area on your desktop, and click on "New" and then "Shortcut"
2. Type in the web address for the website. (ex: https://www.brainhq.com)
3. Type in a name for this icon. (ex: BrainHQ)
4. Click on "Finish". Double click on the short cut to use it later.

Mac

1. Resize the window with the webpage so that the desktop and the window are both visible.
2. Highlight the address in the address bar.
3. Drag the highlighted selection onto the desktop.