To pin a website to the taskbar on Windows (e.g., Windows 10 or Windows 11), follow these steps depending on your browser:
Using Google Chrome:
- Open Chrome and go to the website you want to pin.
- Click the three vertical dots in the top-right corner.
- Go to "Save and Share" and select "Create shortcut."
- In the popup, you can rename the shortcut and optionally check "Open as window" to open it in a separate window.
- Click "Create." This creates a shortcut on your desktop.
- Right-click the shortcut on your desktop and click "Pin to taskbar."
Using Microsoft Edge:
- Open Edge and navigate to the website.
- Click the three dots menu icon at the top-right corner.
- Choose "More tools" and then "Pin to taskbar."
- Confirm the pin if prompted, and the icon will appear on your taskbar.
This method works directly without needing a desktop shortcut, and the pinned website will open in Edge.
Notes:
- Firefox requires a bit more manual setup by editing shortcut properties.
- Pinning a website provides quick access to it from your taskbar like an app shortcut.
This process allows quick launching of your favorite websites directly from the Windows taskbar with a click.