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How do I add to the home screen on iOS?

On iOS, shortcuts are created exclusively via Safari to ensure security and optimum integration with the system.

Detailed procedure with Safari

  1. Open Safari (Apple's default browser)
  2. Navigate to your business card by entering the URL
  3. Press the share icon at the bottom of the screen
  4. Scroll and select "On Home Screen".
  5. Customise the name if required
  6. Press "Add " at top right

Supported iOS versions

  • iOS 14 and above:** Full PWA support
  • iOS 12-13:** Basic functionality available
  • iOS 11 and below:** Limited support

Differences with native applications

Web shortcuts on iOS :

  • Open in full-screen mode with no address bar
  • Keep data cached for offline access
  • Support push notifications (iOS 16.4+)
  • Integrate iOS multitasking
  • Respect the system's dark/light mode

Optimisation for iOS

For a better experience :

  • Adapted icons:** PNG format 180x180 pixels
  • Colours:** Compatible with dark mode
  • Loading:** Optimised for variable connections
  • Touch:** Buttons adapted to iOS gestures

iOS advantage: Shortcuts created benefit from the Apple ecosystem and are synchronised via iCloud.

Advanced management

Additional features:

  • Folders:** Organise your shortcuts by category
  • Widgets:** Quick access from the home screen
  • Spotlight:** Search by shortcut name
  • Siri:** Open by voice

On the home screen" option does not appear

There may be several reasons why this option does not appear. This guide will help you to identify and solve the problem.

Most common causes

1. Browser not compatible

The option is only available in Safari :

  • Chrome iOS: Does not support this feature
  • Firefox iOS: Uses the Safari engine but without this option
  • Edge iOS: Limited functionality
2. Option hidden in the menu

If you don't see it immediately :

  1. Press the share icon
  2. Scroll down the list
  3. Search for "On Home Screen" or "Add to Home Screen".
  4. If absent, press "Modify actions".
  5. Activate the option by toggling the switch.
3. Company restrictions

On business devices:

  • Check with your IT department
  • MDM profiles may block this functionality
  • Use a personal device if possible

Workarounds

Alternative method 1: Bookmark
  1. Add the page to the Safari bookmarks
  2. Go to Bookmarks
  3. Press "Edit".
  4. Create a new "Quick Access" folder
  5. Place the bookmark in this folder
Alternative method 2: Siri shortcut
  1. Open the "Shortcuts" app
  2. Create a new shortcut
  3. Add the "Open URL" action
  4. Enter the URL of your card
  5. Give it a name and add it to the home screen

Technical checks

iOS version
  • Minimum iOS 11.3 required
  • Update if necessary
  • Restart after update
Compatible website

The site must have :

  • A web app manifest
  • A suitable icon
  • HTTPS protocol
  • A service worker (optional but recommended)

Important: If none of these solutions work, contact our support team with your iPhone model and iOS version.

Functional test

To check that everything is working :

  1. First test with apple.com
  2. If it works, the problem is with the
  3. If it doesn't work, iOS configuration problem
  4. Contact Apple support if necessary

Shortcut management and organisation on iOS

iOS offers powerful tools for organising and managing your web shortcuts professionally and efficiently.

Folder organisation

Create themed folders:

  1. Hold down a shortcut until it moves
  2. Drag it onto another similar shortcut
  3. iOS automatically creates a folder
  4. Name the folder (e.g. "Pro Cards", "Clients", "Team")
  5. Add other shortcuts to the folder

Integration with the app library

On iOS 14+:

  • Shortcuts appear in the library
  • Automatic sorting by category
  • Built-in Spotlight search
  • Smart suggestions

Advanced customisation

Quick access widgets

Create custom widgets :

  1. Press and hold on the home screen
  2. Press the "+" in the top left-hand corner
  3. Search for "Shortcuts".
  4. Choose the widget size
  5. Configure with your favourite shortcuts
Customise with the Shortcuts app

Advanced features :

  • Custom icons:** Upload your own images
  • Automatic actions:** Open + additional actions
  • Siri integration:** Customised voice commands
  • Sharing:** Export your shortcuts to other devices

iCloud synchronisation

Benefits of synchronisation :

  • Shortcuts available on all your Apple devices
  • Automatic backup
  • Restore when you change devices
  • Family sharing possible

Storage space management

Optimised :

  • Shortcuts take up very little space
  • Automatic cache for offline access
  • Automatic clean-up of obsolete data
  • Intelligent memory management

Security and confidentiality

Built-in protection :

  • Isolation of data between shortcuts
  • Respect for Safari privacy settings
  • No access to data from other apps
  • Encryption of synchronised data

Security: iOS web shortcuts benefit from the same protection as Safari.

Maintenance and cleaning

Best practice :

  1. Review your shortcuts monthly
  2. Delete unused shortcuts
  3. Update URLs if necessary
  4. Reorganise as your needs change

Routine troubleshooting

Common problems and solutions :

  • Shortcut no longer opens:** Delete and recreate.
  • Changing icon:** Cache problem, restart device
  • Slow to open:** Check your internet connection
  • Missing shortcut:** Check your app library