Software & Apps Windows How to Add a Website to the Windows 8 Start Screen Create a shortcut to your favorite websites by Scott Orgera Writer Scott Orgera is a former writer who covering tech since 2007. He has 25+ years experience as a programmer and QA leader, and holds several Microsoft certifications. our editorial process Facebook Twitter Scott Orgera Updated on December 02, 2020 Tweet Share Email Windows The Ultimate Laptop Buying Guide The epicenter of Windows 8 is its Start Screen, a collection of tiles that quickly connect you to your favorite apps, playlists, people, news, and other items. Pinning new tiles can be achieved in several ways, including through Internet Explorer in either Windows Mode or Desktop Mode. Adding your favorite websites to the Windows 8 Start Screen is a two-step process, no matter which mode you use. Add a Website to the Start Screen Using Desktop Mode Open the IE browser and follow these steps: Select the gear icon, also known as the Action or Tools menu, located in the upper-right corner of the browser window. When the drop-down menu appears, select Add site to Start Screen. The Add site to Start Screen dialog displays, showing the current site's favicon, name, and URL. Select Add to create a Start Screen tile for the web page. You now have a new tile on your Start Screen. The name cannot be modified when pinning a site to the Start Screen in Desktop Mode. To remove this shortcut, right-click it and then select Unpin from Start, found at the bottom of the screen. Add a Website to the Start Screen Using Windows Mode Follow these steps: Select Pin, located to the right of the IE address bar. If this toolbar isn't visible, right-click anywhere in the browser window to make it appear. When the pop-up menu appears, select Pin to Start. A pop-up window appears, displaying the current site's favicon and its name. The name can be modified to your liking. When you are satisfied with the name, select Pin to Start. You now have a new tile on your Start Screen. To remove this shortcut, right-click it, then select Unpin from Start, found at the bottom of the screen. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Email Address Sign up There was an error. Please try again. You're in! Thanks for signing up. There was an error. Please try again. Thank you for signing up. Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit