How to add a Homescreen Shortcut to a website using Chrome for Android

Description: This article will show you how to create a shortcut to a web site on your Android device’s home screen.

  1. Open the Chrome application.
    Google Chrome Icon
  2. Navigate to the website you are wanting to create the shortcut for.
  3. Tap the menu icon in the top right hand corner of the screen. This is represented by 3 vertical dots.
    Chrome on Android, Three Vertical Dots
  4. Tap Add to homescreen.
    Chroms, Add to Homescreen
  5. Enter the name that you want to appear on the home screen for the shortcut, then tap Add.
    Name Shortcut
  6. The website has now been added as a shortcut to your home screen.
    Shortcut Displayed on Homescreen

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