Creating App Shorcuts for Savology

While most Savology users access the tool from their desktop-based web browser, users may prefer to utilize the solution through their mobile devices. While Savology isn't currently hosted on the iOS and Android App Stores, it's easy to create a shortcut on mobile devices. Furthermore, Savology is built with mobile in mind, and the mobile experience is identical to the desktop experience, with some minor design changes to fit smaller screens.

To streamline this process, admins can provide their users, clients, and participants the following instructions to quickly create a shortcut icon on their mobile devices for app.savology.com. There are instructions below for both iOS and Android devices.

How to Create an iOS App Shortcut

To create a shortcut for app.savology.com on your iPhone's home screen, follow these steps:

1. Open Safari: Navigate to the Safari app on your iPhone.

2. Visit Savology: Go to app.savology.com in Safari. Make sure you are on the exact page you want the shortcut to open.

3. Tap the Share Button: At the bottom of the Safari screen, you'll see a share icon (a square with an arrow pointing out of it). Tap this icon.

4. Select "Add to Home Screen": Scroll down through the options and select "Add to Home Screen." If you don't see this option, scroll to the bottom and tap Edit Actions, then tap Add next to Add to Home Screen to enable it.

5. Name the Shortcut: You can edit the name of the shortcut here. Below the name, you'll see the URL and the icon that will appear on your home screen. You might want to name it something like "Savology App" for clarity.

6. Add the Shortcut: Tap "Add" in the top right corner to add the shortcut to your home screen.

7. Move the Shortcut (Optional): If you want to move the shortcut to a different location on your home screen, tap and hold the icon until it starts to jiggle, then drag it to your preferred location. Tap "Done" in the top right corner to save your changes.

Now, tapping the shortcut will open app.savology.com.

How to Create an Android App Shortcut

To create a shortcut for app.savology.com on an Android device's home screen, follow these steps:

1. Open a Browser: Use a browser like Google Chrome or Samsung Internet. For this example, we'll use Google Chrome.

2. Visit Savology: Navigate to app.savology.com in Chrome. Ensure you are on the exact page you want the shortcut to open.

3. Tap the Menu Button: At the top right corner of the Chrome screen, you'll see three vertical dots. Tap this menu icon.

4. Select "Add to Home Screen": From the menu options, select "Add to Home screen." If you see "Install app" instead, this might be because the website is recognized as a Progressive Web App (PWA). However, for a simple shortcut, "Add to Home screen" is what you need. If "Add to Home screen" is not available, try reloading the page or disabling Wi-Fi temporarily to ensure it appears.

5. Name the Shortcut: You can input a custom name for the shortcut. Tap "Add" to confirm.

6. Find the Shortcut: The shortcut will now appear on your home screen. You can move it to a different location by tapping and holding the icon until it jiggles, then dragging it to your preferred spot.

Now, tapping the shortcut will open app.savology.com.