How to Add Shortcut on Edge Home Page? [Easy Steps]
The Edge home page, also known as the New Tab page, includes a section called Quick Links. This area displays frequently visited websites and allows you to manually add your own shortcuts.
Adding shortcuts is simple and does not require any technical knowledge. You can customize the name, link, and even rearrange or remove shortcuts later. This feature is especially useful if you want quick access to tools like email, social media, office dashboards, or frequently used websites.
Before proceeding, ensure that your Quick Links feature is enabled. If it is not visible, you can enable it through the page layout settings.
Now, let’s do it!
How to Add a Shortcut to the Edge HomePage?
To add a shortcut on the Edge home page, open a new tab in Microsoft Edge, click the plus icon or Add shortcut option under Quick Links, enter the website name and URL, and save it. The shortcut will appear instantly on your Edge start page for quick access.
Step 1: Open a New Tab in Microsoft Edge
Launch the Microsoft Edge browser on your computer. Once the browser opens, click on the New Tab button located at the top of the window, or press Ctrl + T on your keyboard.
This action will open the Edge home page, where you can see the Quick Links section. If the section is not visible, look for the page layout icon in the top-right corner and select a layout like Focused or Informational to enable it.
Step 2: Locate the Quick Links Section
On the Edge home page, scroll slightly if needed and locate the Quick Links section. This area typically appears below the search bar and shows icons of frequently visited websites.
If you already have shortcuts, they will appear here. If not, you will see an option such as Add shortcut or a plus icon.
Step 3: Click on Add Shortcut Option
Click on the Add shortcut button or the plus icon in the Quick Links section. This will open a small pop-up window where you can enter details for your new shortcut.
This is where you define how the shortcut will appear and what website it will open.
Step 4: Enter Website Name and URL
In the pop-up window, you will see two fields. In the first field, type the name of the shortcut. This can be anything you prefer, such as Gmail, YouTube, or Work Dashboard.
In the second field, enter the full website URL, such as https://www.youtube.com or https://mail.google.com.
Make sure the URL is correct to avoid errors when opening the shortcut.
Step 5: Save the Shortcut
After entering the required details, click on the Add button to save the shortcut.
Once saved, the shortcut will immediately appear in the Quick Links section on your Edge home page.
Step 6: Rearrange Shortcuts for Better Organization
You can organize your shortcuts by simply dragging and dropping them within the Quick Links section.
This allows you to place your most important websites at the front for quicker access.
Step 7: Edit or Remove Existing Shortcuts
If you want to modify a shortcut, hover over it and click on the three-dot menu that appears. From here, you can choose to edit the name or URL.
If you no longer need a shortcut, you can also delete it using the same menu.
Step 8: Customize Quick Links Visibility
If you prefer a cleaner interface, you can control how Quick Links behave. Click on the settings icon on the Edge home page and adjust options such as showing one row or two rows of shortcuts.
You can also turn off Quick Links entirely if you do not want them displayed.
Step 9: Enable or Disable Automatic Suggestions
By default, Edge may automatically add frequently visited sites to Quick Links. If you prefer only manual shortcuts, you can disable this feature in the settings.
This ensures that only the shortcuts you add manually will appear.
Step 10: Sync Shortcuts Across Devices
If you are signed into your Microsoft account, your shortcuts can be synced across devices. This means your shortcuts will appear on other computers where you use Edge.
To enable this, go to Edge settings and turn on sync for browsing data.
FAQs
What is the Quick Links feature in Microsoft Edge?
Quick Links is a section on the Edge home page that allows users to access frequently visited or manually added websites quickly.
Why can’t I see the Add Shortcut option?
This may happen if Quick Links is disabled. You can enable it from the page layout settings on the home page.
Can I add unlimited shortcuts in Edge?
No, Edge limits the number of shortcuts displayed. However, you can manage and replace them as needed.
Can I edit a shortcut after adding it?
Yes, you can edit both the name and URL by clicking the three-dot menu on the shortcut.
Do shortcuts sync across devices?
Yes, if you are signed into your Microsoft account and sync is enabled, shortcuts will sync across devices.
Is it possible to remove all shortcuts at once
No direct option exists, but you can remove them one by one or disable Quick Links entirely.