Here are the fastest methods to add a webpage shortcut directly to your desktop on Windows and macOS:
Windows Methods
- Drag & Drop: Open the webpage. Click and hold the padlock icon or globe icon in the address bar (left side). Drag it directly to your desktop and release.
- Browser Menu (Chrome, Edge, Firefox):
- Open the webpage.
- Click the three-dot menu icon.
- Navigate to More tools > Create shortcut.
- Check Open as window if desired (optional).
- Click Create. The shortcut appears on your desktop.
- Save As Shortcut: Right-click an empty area on your desktop. Go to New > Shortcut. Paste the webpage URL into the location field. Click Next, name the shortcut, and click Finish.
Mac Methods
- Safari - Drag URL: Open the webpage in Safari. Click and hold the URL/Smart Search field icon in the address bar. Drag it to your desktop. Release to create a webloc file.
- Safari - Share Menu: With the webpage open, click the Share button. Select Add to Desktop. Name the shortcut if prompted.
- Google Chrome:
- Open the webpage.
- Click the three-dot menu icon.
- Navigate to More tools > Create shortcut.
- Name the shortcut (uncheck Open as window for regular browser opening).
- Click Create. The shortcut is placed in your Dock by default; drag it to the desktop from there.
