DOCUMENTATION

Windows 10 Taskbar Pinning

This is to convert the User Portal to a Chrome Application and PIN the application to the task bar.

Step 1: Open Chrome and log into the User Portal.

Step 2: Click on the settings menu in the upper right – the three vertical dots. Then click on Cast, save & share / Create shortcut.

Screenshot of a web browser menu showing user profile status as 'Not signed in.' Menu options include Passwords and autofill, History, Downloads, Bookmarks and lists, Tab groups, Extensions, Delete browsing data, Zoom, Print, Search with Google Lens, Translate, Find and edit, Cast, save and share, More tools, Help, and Settings. A submenu for the Cast option appears with options to Cast, Save page as, Install page as app, Create shortcut, Copy link, Send to your devices, and Create QR code.

Step 3: The Create Shortcut window will appear.  Rename it if wanted. Check the Open as Window option and click Create.

Dialog box to create a Chrome shortcut named TetraVX with Create and Cancel buttons.

Step 4: Right click on the shortcut and click on Pin to Taskbar.

Step 5: This icon will now be saved on the taskbar and will go directly to the user portal in a separate window when clicked.  Example of app is below.

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January 9, 2025