How To Add Shortcut in Google Chrome (FAST & EASY)
Learn how to add custom website shortcuts in Google Chrome. This quick step-by-step guide shows you how to enable and use them on your New Tab page.
Key Takeaways
If you frequently visit the same websites, typing out the URL or digging through your bookmarks every time can slow you down. Fortunately, Google Chrome allows you to add custom website shortcuts directly to your New Tab page. By setting this up, you will be able to access any website you want quickly and easily right beneath your search bar.
Here is exactly how to enable and add shortcuts in Google Chrome.
How to Enable Shortcuts in Google Chrome
Before you can add a specific website, you need to ensure the shortcuts feature is turned on and properly configured on your New Tab page.
FAQ
Why are my Google Chrome shortcuts not showing on the New Tab page?
If your shortcuts are missing, you likely need to enable them in your settings. Open a New Tab, click the Customize Chrome button in the lower right corner, and ensure the shortcuts toggle is switched on.
Can I choose exactly which websites appear under the Google Chrome search bar?
Yes! Under the Customize Chrome shortcuts options, select . This setting allows you to curate your own custom list of websites instead of having Chrome automatically display your most visited sites.
Look to the lower right corner of the screen and click the Customize Chrome button.
Scroll down the customization menu and make sure the toggle to show shortcuts is switched on.
Under the shortcuts options, ensure that My shortcuts is selected. This allows you to curate your own list of websites rather than showing your most visited sites.
How to Add a Website Shortcut
Once your New Tab page is configured to display your custom shortcuts, adding a new website takes just a few clicks.
On your New Tab page, look right underneath the Google search bar and click the Add shortcut button.
A prompt will appear asking for a name and a URL. Type in the Name for your shortcut (for example, "Wikipedia").
In another browser tab, navigate to the website you want to save. Highlight the website address in the address bar and Copy it.
Return to your New Tab page and Paste the copied address into the URL field. (Note: You can type the URL manually, but copy and pasting is much easier and prevents typos).
Click Done.
Now, whenever you open a new tab in Chrome, you will see your new shortcut conveniently located below the search bar.
Step-by-Step Summary
For a quick reference, here is the breakdown of the entire process:
Step
Action
Description
1
Customize Chrome
Open a new tab and click "Customize Chrome" in the bottom right corner.
2
Enable Shortcuts
Toggle shortcuts on and select the "My shortcuts" option.
3
Click Add Shortcut
Click the "Add shortcut" button located just below the search bar.
4
Name the Shortcut
Type in an easy-to-remember name for the website.
5
Paste the URL
Copy the website's address from another tab and paste it into the URL field.
6
Save
Click "Done" to finalize and pin your new shortcut.
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