How to Create a Shortcut on Desktop for Website

IT March 24th 2025

If you frequently visit a website, creating a desktop shortcut can save your time and effort. Instead of opening your browser and entering the URL every time, you can simply click an icon on your desktop to launch the website quickly.

In this guide, you will learn about how to create a shortcut on a desktop for the website. Let’s get started.

How to make a shortcut on the Desktop?

To create a desktop shortcut to a website using Google Chrome, open the browser and go to the website that you want to create a shortcut for.

Step 2: Click on the three dots

Click the three-dot icon in the top-right corner of your browser window. Next, go to the cast, save, and share,e, and then click on Create a Shortcut. Finally, name your shortcut and click Create a shortcut.

 

Step 3: Create Shortcut

After clicking on create shortcut a pop-up notification box will appear and all you need to do is create a shortcut.

After clicking on the create option, you will see the shortcut Chrome icon on the desktop. From here you can directly access the website.

Now let’s check how to create a shortcut to a website in Microsoft Edge.

How to create a Shortcut to a website in Microsoft Edge?

To create a website shortcut in Microsoft Edge there are two methods.

Method 1:

Open Microsoft Edge and navigate to the website you want to create a shortcut for.

Click on the three horizontal dots (···) in the top-right corner of the browser to open the menu. 

Hover over more tools in the dropdown menu.

Select pin to Taskbar (to create a shortcut on your taskbar) or create a shortcut (to create a shortcut on your desktop).

If you choose Create shortcut, a dialog box will appear asking if you want to open the shortcut in a new window. Check the box if desired, then click Create.

The shortcut will now appear on your desktop or taskbar.

 

Now let’s check how to make a shortcut on the desktop on Mozilla Firefox

How to create a shortcut on the desktop on Firefox?

Here are the steps you can follow if you want to create a desktop shortcut to a particular website or web page.

1. Open Firefox and access the website you want to create a shortcut for

 

2. Resize the Firefox window so that you can see both the Firefox window and your computer’s desktop.

 

3. Click on the padlock icon next to the URL in the address bar. Hold and drag the icon to your desktop. Release the mouse button to drop the shortcut on your desktop.

 

Moreover, you can also add shortcuts for your bookmarked web pages, all you need to do is just drag and drop on the desktop.

How to create a desktop shortcut for Safari?

Step 1: Open Finder 

Click on the Finder icon in the Dock (the smiling face icon at the bottom of your screen). 

This will open a Finder window.

Step 2: Navigate to Applications 

In the left sidebar of the Finder window, click on “Applications.” 

This will display all the applications installed on your Mac. 

Step 3: Locate Safari 

Scroll through the list of applications until you find Safari. 

Safari has a compass-like icon. ]

Step 4: Create an Alias (Shortcut) 

Right-click (or Control + Click) on the Safari icon. 

From the context menu, select “Make Alias.” 

A new icon labeled “Safari alias” will appear next to the original Safari icon. 

Step 5: Move the Alias to the Desktop 

Click and drag the “Safari alias” icon to your desktop. 

Release the mouse button to place the shortcut on the desktop. 

Step 6: Rename the Shortcut (Optional) 

Click on the name “Safari alias” to highlight it. 

Type a new name, such as “Safari Shortcut.” 

Conclusion

Therefore, if you want to create shortcuts for Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari you can follow the above-mentioned steps, making it easier to access your frequently visited pages with just one click. Whether you’re using Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or Safari, the process is quick and user-friendly.