How to Create a Website Shortcut on Windows Desktop (3 Easy Ways)
Want to open your favorite website with one click from the desktop? Here's how to create a website shortcut in Windows — including the trick to make any website open like a real app in its own window.
▶ What we cover:
Method 1 — Drag & drop: open the website, drag the padlock/icon from the address bar straight to the desktop
Method 2 — Right-click the desktop → New → Shortcut → paste the website URL → name it → Done
Method 3 — Make it open like an APP (no browser tabs):
– Chrome: ⋮ menu → Cast, save and share → Install page as app
– Edge: ⋯ menu → Apps → Install this site as an app
Bonus: pin the shortcut to your Taskbar or Start menu for one-click access
Bonus: change the shortcut icon so it doesn't look like a plain browser link
Works on Windows 11 and Windows 10, with Chrome, Edge, and most browsers.
Which website did you pin first? Tell me in the comments!
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