How to Add an iOS Site Icon for Mobile Bookmarks

How to Add an iOS Site Icon for Mobile Bookmarks

By Michael Thompson

January 17, 2025 at 09:05 PM

iOS devices allow users to bookmark websites as home screen icons. Here's how to add a site icon that appears alongside regular apps on iOS devices.

Requirements:

  • PNG file format
  • Non-transparent background
  • Recommended size: 180x180 pixels
  • Design should match your favicon/logo for consistency

Step-by-Step Instructions:

  1. Create and Upload Icon
  • Design your site icon as a non-transparent PNG
  • Open any page editor on your site
  • Create a text link
  • Click the link icon in the toolbar

Yellow arrow link button

Yellow arrow link button

  1. Add File
  • Select the [Files] tab
  • Click [Add File]
  • Upload your icon image
  • Click [Add Link]

Yellow arrow pointing to "Add File"

Yellow arrow pointing to "Add File"

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

Editing a page on Squarespace

Editing a page on Squarespace

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

Apple Touch Icon (blue)

Apple Touch Icon (blue)

  1. Test on iOS Device
  • Visit your site on an iOS device
  • Use the Share option to add to home screen
  • Icon should appear as shown:

Quiet hilly landscape

Quiet hilly landscape

Note: Custom code modifications require basic coding knowledge. For additional support, consult Apple's developer documentation or consider hiring a web development expert.

Best Practices:

  • Test icon appearance across different iOS devices
  • Ensure icon is crisp and legible at small sizes
  • Keep backup copies of your icon files
  • Regularly verify icon displays correctly after site updates

Related Articles

Previous Articles