Who is this article for?

Users who want to create a shortcut for their system.

No elevated access or permissions are required.

To make accessing the system easier, you may want to create a desktop shortcut on your computer. This guide will run through the basic process of creating one via right-click on the desktop.

1. Creating a Shortcut
2. Customising a Shortcut

1. Creating a Shortcut

To create a shortcut:

1. Right-click a blank area of the screen.
2. Hover over New.
3. Select Shortcut.

4. Enter the link to your system landing page.
   This should have been provided by your system administrator.

5. Click Next.
6. Enter a name for the shortcut.
   For example: EQMS.

7. Click Finish.

Your shortcut is now created and can be selected to open EQMS in a new browser window.

2. Customising a Shortcut

For ease of visibility and to add an extra bit of flare, you can customise the shortcut icon.

You can download them from these links: Dark EQMS Icon, Light EQMS Icon.

To change the shortcut icon:

1. Right-click the desktop shortcut.
2. Select Properties.
3. Click Change icon....

4. Locate the icon file via file explorer.
5. Click Open.
   You will be returned to the previous window.
6. Click OK.
7. Click Apply.

Your desktop shortcut is now customised!