# Install as a PWA (ProgressiveWebApp)

Install Linkwarden as a Progressive Web App (PWA) on your phone, tablet, or computer to use it like a native app without needing an app store download.

A PWA functions like a traditional app but is installed directly from the website onto your device.

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## Installation[​](https://docs.linkwarden.app/getting-started/pwa-installation#installation "Direct link to Installation")

#### iOS[​](https://docs.linkwarden.app/getting-started/pwa-installation#ios "Direct link to iOS")

1. Open [cloud.linkwarden.app](https://cloud.linkwarden.app/) in Safari. Or if you're self-hosting, open your instance's URL.
2. Tap the Share button at the bottom of the screen.
3. Tap the **Add to Home Screen** icon in the Share menu.
4. Tap **Add** in the upper-right corner.

<p class="callout success">You can also get the iOS Shortcut to quickly add links to Linkwarden from the share sheet on iOS. [Click here](https://docs.linkwarden.app/getting-started/apple-shortcut) to learn more.</p>

<table id="bkmrk--1" style="width: 100%; height: 585.375px;"><tbody><tr style="height: 585.375px;"><td style="width: 33.3731%; height: 585.375px;">![iOS PWA Installation, step 1](https://docs.linkwarden.app/img/ios-pwa-installation/1.jpg)</td><td style="width: 33.4921%; height: 585.375px;">![iOS PWA Installation, step 2](https://docs.linkwarden.app/img/ios-pwa-installation/2.jpg)</td><td style="width: 33.254%; height: 585.375px;">![iOS PWA Installation, step 3](https://docs.linkwarden.app/img/ios-pwa-installation/3.jpg)</td></tr></tbody></table>

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### Android[​](https://docs.linkwarden.app/getting-started/pwa-installation#android "Direct link to Android")

1. Open [cloud.linkwarden.app](https://cloud.linkwarden.app/) in Chrome. Or if you're self-hosting, open your instance's URL.
2. Press the three dots in the upper-right corner to open the menu.
3. Tap **Add to Home Screen**.
4. Tap **Add** in the pop-up.

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#### Chrome (Desktop)[​](https://docs.linkwarden.app/getting-started/pwa-installation#chrome-desktop "Direct link to Chrome (Desktop)")

1. Open [cloud.linkwarden.app](https://cloud.linkwarden.app/) in Chrome. Or if you're self-hosting, open your instance's URL.
2. Click the **Install** icon in the right side of the address bar.
3. Click **Install** in the pop-up.

<table id="bkmrk--4"><tbody><tr><td>![Chrome PWA Installation](https://docs.linkwarden.app/img/chrome-pwa-installation/1.jpg)</td></tr></tbody></table>