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# Create a Home Screen Icon

Add PaintScout to your mobile device's home screen for quick, app-like access without downloading from an app store. This also enables offline access when you stay logged in.

1\. Launch your browser of choice and navigate to <https://app.paintscout.com>.

2\. Login to your account.

3\. Tap the share icon to open a dropdown menu.

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4\. Tap 'Add to Home Screen.'

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5\. The Add to Home dialog box will appear, with the icon that will be used for this website on the left of the dialog box. Enter the name for the shortcut using the on-screen keyboard and tap 'Add.'

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6\. Your web browser will close automatically and you will be taken to where the icon is located on your device's desktop.

{% hint style="info" %}
By creating this link and staying logged in you will be able to access your PaintScout application without internet access.
{% endhint %}

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