Create a Desktop Shortcut for a Website

Desktop shortcuts let you open a website directly from your desktop without needing to open your browser first. Follow the steps below to create one for any webpage.

Windows
Steps:

1. Right-click anywhere on your desktop.

2. Select New → Shortcut.

3. In the location field, type or paste the website URL.
   Example: To add a shortcut for PointClickCare: URL: https://www27.pointclickcare.com/home/login.jsp

   
   

4. Click Next.

5. Enter a name for the shortcut (for example, PointClickCare).

6. Click Finish.
   A new shortcut icon will appear on your desktop. Double-click it to open the website in your default browser.

Tip: Change the shortcut’s icon by right-clicking it, selecting Properties → Change Icon, and choosing a new one from the list.

macOS

Steps:

1. Open Safari (or your preferred browser).

2. Go to the website you want to create a shortcut for.

3. Click and drag the website’s URL from the address bar onto your desktop.

4. A shortcut icon will appear — double-click it to open the page in your default browser.

Tip: You can rename the shortcut by clicking the title once and typing a new name (e.g., PointClickCare).