How to Add an Apple Touch Icon for iOS Bookmarks

How to Add an Apple Touch Icon for iOS Bookmarks

By Michael Thompson

January 17, 2025 at 08:00 PM

iOS users can bookmark your site on their home screen with an Apple Touch icon. Here's how to set it up:

Requirements:

  • PNG file format
  • Non-transparent background
  • Recommended size: 180x180 pixels
  • Match your site's favicon or logo design

Follow these steps to add an Apple Touch icon:

  1. Create and Upload Icon
  • Design your icon following Apple's guidelines
  • Open any page editor
  • Add text for the link
  • Click the Link icon in the toolbar

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  1. Upload File
  • Select Files tab
  • Click Add file
  • Upload your icon image
  • Click Add link

Yellow arrow points to "Add file"

Yellow arrow points to "Add file"

  1. Get Icon URL
  • Click the linked text
  • Copy the file URL

Squarespace alt text field

Squarespace alt text field

  1. Add Code
  • Open Code Injection Panel
  • Paste this code in Header:
<link rel="apple-touch-icon" href="/s/file-name.extension">
  • Replace "/s/file-name.extension" with your icon URL
  • Save changes

Squarespace touch icon

Squarespace touch icon

Testing Your Icon:

  1. Visit your site on an iOS device
  2. Use the Share option
  3. Select "Add to Home Screen"
  4. Your icon should appear like this:

Mobile screen with landscape background

Mobile screen with landscape background

For additional help:

  • Check Apple's developer documentation
  • Visit developer forums
  • Consider hiring a developer for custom implementations

Remember to test across different iOS devices to ensure proper display.

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