Create a shortcut to a website on your desktop

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How to create a shortcut on your desktop.

  • Navigate to your desktop on your laptop or desktop computer.

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  • Right click on your desktop and hover over "New"

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  • Click "Shortcut"

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  • Type the URL to the website (e.g. www.vinu.edu) and click next.
    • NOTE: You must include the "www"

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  • Enter a name for the shortcut and click "Finish"

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The shortcut will now be located on the desktop, where you initially right clicked.

Please note: The shortcut will open with whatever browser is set as default. (e.g. Google Chrome)