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How to Add a Website Shortcut to the iPhone or iPad Home Screen

Create a Home Screen icon that opens a website.

Quick Answer

Open the site in Safari → Share → Add to Home Screen.

Step by Step

  1. Open the website in Safari.
  2. Select Share.
  3. Choose Add to Home Screen.
  4. Edit the displayed name if desired.
  5. Select Add.

If That Doesn't Work

  • Some sites behave like installed web apps; others simply reopen in Safari.
  • If the option is hidden, scroll farther through the Share actions.

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