How to Add a Link Button to the Home Screen of an iPhone

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open Safari.

   It's a blue app with a compass icon on it.
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   Step 2: Search for a page you wish to save.

   You can do so by tapping the search bar at the top of the screen, typing in a search term or website, and tapping Go in your iPhone's keyboard. , It's the box with an upward-facing arrow coming out of it at the bottom of the screen.
   
   Doing so will bring up a menu at the bottom of the screen. , You'll do so by swiping left over the grey options near the bottom of the pop-up menu. , You can delete the current name by tapping the small, grey "x" in the far-right side of the name field at the top of the screen. , It's in the top-right corner of the screen.
   
   Doing so will place a shortcut to the site or item on your iPhone's Home Screen; to revisit the site, simply tap its shortcut icon.
   
   A saved link's icon resembles an app cube.
   
   You can tap and drag or delete these shortcuts in the same way that you do so for regular apps.
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   Step 3: Tap the "Share" button.

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   Step 4: Scroll right and tap Add to Home Screen.

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   Step 5: Type in a new name for your shortcut if you wish.

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   Step 6: Tap Add.

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