Add a YouTube Shortcut to Your Mobile Home Screen
On mobile devices, you don’t always want to open the app. Sometimes, you prefer the browser version of YouTube. Here’s how to add a shortcut to your home screen:
For Android (Chrome):
- Open Chrome and go to YouTube
- Tap the three-dot menu (⋮) in the upper right corner
- Select “Add to Home screen”
- Rename if desired and tap “Add”
For iPhone (Safari):
- Open Safari and go to YouTube
- Tap the share icon (🔗)
- Select “Add to Home Screen”
- Rename and tap “Add”
This creates a shortcut icon on your home screen, just like a native app.
Bookmark YouTube for Easy Access
Another easy method is to bookmark YouTube in your browser’s bookmarks bar. Here’s how:
- Visit YouTube
- Click the star icon in the address bar
- Save it to your bookmarks bar for quick, one-click access
Use a Custom URL Shortcut
If you want to open a specific section of YouTube (like Subscriptions, Shorts, or your channel), here are a few useful URLs you can turn into shortcuts:
- Subscriptions
- YouTube Shorts
- Your Channel (replace with your actual channel ID)
Add a YouTube Shortcut to Taskbar or Dock
If you prefer accessing YouTube from your taskbar (Windows) or dock (Mac), you can pin the website using Chrome:
- Open YouTube in Chrome
- Click the three-dot menu > More tools > Create shortcut
- Check “Open as window” and click “Create”
- Right-click the new app in your taskbar or dock and pin it
Final Thoughts
Using a YouTube shortcut may seem like a small change, but it can improve your digital efficiency and simplify your daily browsing. Whether you’re a casual viewer, content creator, or student using YouTube for tutorials, these shortcut methods will make your experience smoother and faster. Try setting one up today and enjoy instant access to your favorite content!
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