PWA

App installation

Detailed WebApp Installation instructions


Instructions for installing on Windows and MacOS devices (Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Safari, Firefox)

Google Chrome (recommended)

Use the button “Install as App” or use the following method on the start page:

  1. Open the website: Launch the web app in Chrome.
  2. Find the install button: Look for a small icon (a plus sign or a computer with an arrow) in the address bar.
  3. Click and confirm: Click the icon and select Install app. Confirm the installation.
  4. Done: The web app will now appear as a standalone application and can be opened like any other program.

Microsoft Edge

  1. Open the website: Navigate to the web app in Edge.
  2. Use the install option:
    • A monitor-like icon with an arrow should appear in the address bar.
    • Alternatively: Open the menu (three dots in the upper-right corner) and select Apps > Install this site as an app.
  3. Confirm: Follow the installation instructions.
  4. Done: The app will appear in your Start menu and function like a native application.

Safari (MacOS only)

  1. Open the website: Visit the web app in Safari.
  2. Add to Dock: Go to File > Open as App (Safari version 16.4 and later). Alternatively:
    • Open the website, press CMD + D, and choose Add to Dock.
  3. Use the Dock icon: The app will now appear in your Dock and open in a separate window.

Firefox*

  1. Open the web app in Firefox.
  2. Bookmark it or create a shortcut using Settings > "Homepage Shortcuts for easy access.

* Note: Firefox provides limited PWA support.


Instructions for installing on iOS devices (Apple iPhone and iPad with Safari)

Safari on iPhone/iPad

  1. Open the website: Visit the web app in Safari.
  2. Use the Share button:
    • Tap the Share icon (a square with an upward arrow).
  3. Add to Home Screen: Select Add to Home Screen from the menu.
  4. Name the app: Enter a name and tap Add.
  5. Done: The app will appear on your Home Screen and behave like a native app.

Android

Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge

Use the button “Install as App” or use the following method on the start page:

  1. Open the website: Visit the web app in Chrome or Edge.
  2. Install prompt:
    • Chrome: You may see a notification asking, Do you want to install this site?".
    • Edge: Tap the three dots in the top-right corner and select Install this site as an app.
  3. Confirm installation: Follow the prompts.
  4. Done: The app will appear in your app drawer and can be used like a native app.

Firefox

  1. Open the website: Access the web app in Firefox.
  2. Add to Home Screen:
    • Open the menu (three dots in the upper-right corner) and select Add to Home Screen.
  3. Use the shortcut (icon): The web app will be added as a shortcut to your Home Screen.