A dedicated icon for that website will now live on your taskbar. When clicked, it opens in its own app-like window (without full Edge tabs/address bar).

The ability to pin websites to the taskbar in Windows 11 represents a significant leap in workflow optimization. It acknowledges that modern productivity happens in the browser, granting web-based tools the same accessibility privileges as native software. Whether utilizing the native, PWA-centric approach of Microsoft Edge or the windowed shortcut method of Google Chrome, users can declutter their digital environment and reduce the time spent navigating tabs. By mastering this feature, users transform their Windows 11 taskbar from a simple application launcher into a curated dashboard of their digital lives, blending the web and the desktop into a cohesive, efficient interface.

Select > Shortcut .

Click the icon in the top-right corner. Hover over More tools and select Pin to taskbar . Confirm by clicking Pin when the prompt appears. Using Google Chrome Chrome requires creating a shortcut to pin a website.

Unlike Windows 10, Windows 11 removed the direct "Pin to taskbar" option for websites from most browsers. However, you can still achieve this using a few reliable methods.

on an empty area of your desktop .

This works directly from the browser, but only for like Edge or Chrome.

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