To create a desktop shortcut to a website, the common and simple method is to open the website in a browser, then drag the padlock icon or the icon shown next to the URL in the address bar directly onto the desktop. This will create a clickable shortcut opening the website in your default browser. Here are some detailed ways depending on the browser or Windows version:

Method 1: Drag and Drop URL Icon (Universal and simple)

• Open the website in your browser (Chrome, Edge, Firefox).
• Locate the padlock or website icon on the left side of the address bar.
• Click and drag that icon to the desktop.
• This creates a shortcut with the website’s favicon that opens the page in your default browser on double-click.

Method 2: Using Chrome's "Create Shortcut" Feature

• Open the website in Google Chrome.
• Click the three dots menu (top-right).
• Go to "More tools" > "Create shortcut".
• Name the shortcut and optionally choose "Open as window" to launch it in a separate window.
• Click "Create" and the shortcut will appear on the desktop.

Method 3: Manual Shortcut Creation (Works on Windows)

• Right-click the desktop, select "New" > "Shortcut".
• In the location field, paste the website URL.
• Click "Next", name the shortcut, then "Finish".
• A shortcut icon that opens the website will be created.

Method 4: Using Edge (Windows 10/11 Edge specific)

• Open the website in Edge.
• Click the Edge menu (three dots) > "Apps" > "Install this site as an app".
• Manage apps, right-click the newly installed app, choose “Pin to” desktop.
• This creates a desktop shortcut acting as a web app.

These methods give flexibility depending on preference, OS, and browser used. The easiest and most universal way remains dragging the padlock icon from the URL bar to desktop. If needed, instructions for macOS or other browsers can also be provided. Let me know if a specific browser or OS guide is preferred!