To create a website shortcut on an iPhone, follow these detailed steps:

  1. Open Safari: Begin by launching the Safari browser on your iPhone. Note that this method specifically requires Safari; other browsers like Chrome will not work for this process.

  1. Navigate to the Website: Enter the URL of the website you want to save as a shortcut in the address bar and tap "Go." Make sure you are on the exact page you wish to create a shortcut for.

  1. Access the Share Menu: Once the website has loaded, look for the Share button at the bottom of the screen. This button is represented by a square icon with an arrow pointing upwards.

  1. Select 'Add to Home Screen': In the Share menu that appears, scroll down until you find the option labeled "Add to Home Screen." Tap on this option.

  1. Name Your Shortcut: A dialog box will pop up allowing you to name your shortcut. You can choose any name that will help you identify it later. The dialog will also display a preview of what the icon will look like, including its favicon (the small icon associated with that website).

  1. Add the Shortcut: After naming your shortcut, tap "Add" in the upper right corner of the dialog box. Safari will automatically close, and you'll be taken back to your home screen where you can see your new shortcut.

  1. Using Your Shortcut: To access the website in future, simply tap on its icon from your home screen. It will open in its own navigation window within Safari, independent of any other tabs or pages you have open.

How to add a shortcut to an Android phone (Ex: Samsung)

While Google Chrome is commonly used, other browsers like Mozilla Firefox or Samsung Internet also support creating shortcuts with similar procedures:

  • Mozilla Firefox: Open Firefox > Visit website > Tap menu (three dots) > Select "Page" > Choose "Add Page Shortcut."

  • Samsung Internet: Open Samsung Internet > Visit website > Tap menu (three lines) > Select "Add page to" > Choose "Home screen.

  • Google Chrome: Same as above. Get to the website, select the three dots or lines on the upper left or right, Select “Add page” and follow the prompts.

These alternative methods ensure flexibility depending on user preference for different browsers available on Android device